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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.12, 753.78 and 520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.12, 753.78 and 520.08 is: 717.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.12 : 753.78 = 520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.12/753.78 = 520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.12x = 753.78 × 520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.12x = 392,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,025.90/546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.84

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