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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.89, 816.65 and 535.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.89, 816.65 and 535.79 is: 804.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.89 : 816.65 = 535.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.89/816.65 = 535.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.89x = 816.65 × 535.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.89x = 437,552.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,552.90/543.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.49

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