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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.83, 815.33 and 530.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.83, 815.33 and 530.87 is: 795.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.83 : 815.33 = 530.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.83/815.33 = 530.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.83x = 815.33 × 530.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.83x = 432,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,831.49/543.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.90

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