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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.79, 755.26 and 429.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.79, 755.26 and 429.39 is: 592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.79 : 755.26 = 429.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.79/755.26 = 429.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.79x = 755.26 × 429.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.79x = 324,300.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,300.02/547.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.02

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