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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.15, 810.41 and 516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.15, 810.41 and 516.20 is: 768.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.15 : 810.41 = 516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.15/810.41 = 516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.15x = 810.41 × 516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.15x = 418,331.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,331.06/544.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.79

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