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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.18, 816.39 and 520.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.18, 816.39 and 520.26 is: 780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.18 : 816.39 = 520.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.18/816.39 = 520.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.18x = 816.39 × 520.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.18x = 424,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,735.06/544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.50

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