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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.61, 754 and 510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.61, 754 and 510.16 is: 703.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.61 : 754 = 510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.61/754 = 510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.61x = 754 × 510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.61x = 384,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,660.64/546.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.72

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