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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.99, 810.80 and 513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.99, 810.80 and 513.24 is: 764.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.99 : 810.80 = 513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.99/810.80 = 513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.99x = 810.80 × 513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.99x = 416,134.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,134.99/543.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.97

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