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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.12, 814.68 and 530.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.12, 814.68 and 530.97 is: 796.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.12 : 814.68 = 530.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.12/814.68 = 530.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.12x = 814.68 × 530.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.12x = 432,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,570.64/543.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.46

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