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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.21, 749.45 and 519.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.21, 749.45 and 519.62 is: 715.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.21 : 749.45 = 519.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.21/749.45 = 519.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.21x = 749.45 × 519.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.21x = 389,426.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,426.76/544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.59

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