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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.35, 814.09 and 530.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.35, 814.09 and 530.99 is: 794.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.35 : 814.09 = 530.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.35/814.09 = 530.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.35x = 814.09 × 530.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.35x = 432,273.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,273.65/544.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.11

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