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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.57, 930.05 and 543.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.57, 930.05 and 543.16 is: 749.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.57 : 930.05 = 543.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.57/930.05 = 543.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.57x = 930.05 × 543.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.57x = 505,163.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,163.24/673.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.98

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