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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.71, 929.64 and 542.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.71, 929.64 and 542.49 is: 748.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.71 : 929.64 = 542.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.71/929.64 = 542.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.71x = 929.64 × 542.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.71x = 504,320.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,320.40/673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.57

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