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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.50, 752.99 and 532.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.50, 752.99 and 532.83 is: 734.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.50 : 752.99 = 532.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.50/752.99 = 532.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.50x = 752.99 × 532.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.50x = 401,215.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,215.66/546.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.15

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