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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 751.68 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 751.68 and 519.96 is: 715.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 751.68 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/751.68 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 751.68 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 390,843.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,843.53/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.83

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