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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.07, 753.24 and 509.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.07, 753.24 and 509.62 is: 702.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.07 : 753.24 = 509.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.07/753.24 = 509.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.07x = 753.24 × 509.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.07x = 383,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,866.17/546.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.96

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