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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.19, 818.71 and 543.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.19, 818.71 and 543.78 is: 750.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.19 : 818.71 = 543.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.19/818.71 = 543.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.19x = 818.71 × 543.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.19x = 445,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,196.76/593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.51

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