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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 751.98 and 507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 751.98 and 507.74 is: 699.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 751.98 = 507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/751.98 = 507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 751.98 × 507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 381,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,810.33/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.29

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