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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.95, 929.18 and 542.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.95, 929.18 and 542.54 is: 749.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.95 : 929.18 = 542.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.95/929.18 = 542.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.95x = 929.18 × 542.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.95x = 504,114.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,114.03/672.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.12

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