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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544, 814.11 and 512.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544, 814.11 and 512.41 is: 766.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544 : 814.11 = 512.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544/814.11 = 512.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544x = 814.11 × 512.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544x = 417,158.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,158.11/544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.83

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