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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.08, 754.62 and 510.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.08, 754.62 and 510.62 is: 704.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.08 : 754.62 = 510.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.08/754.62 = 510.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.08x = 754.62 × 510.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.08x = 385,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,324.06/547.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.33

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