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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.16, 912.36 and 543.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.16, 912.36 and 543.73 is: 749.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.16 : 912.36 = 543.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.16/912.36 = 543.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.16x = 912.36 × 543.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.16x = 496,077.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,077.50/662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.18

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