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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.66, 929.16 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.66, 929.16 and 542.16 is: 748.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.66 : 929.16 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.66/929.16 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.66x = 929.16 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.66x = 503,753.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,753.39/672.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.90

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