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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.39, 818.44 and 541.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.39, 818.44 and 541.69 is: 814.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.39 : 818.44 = 541.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.39/818.44 = 541.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.39x = 818.44 × 541.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.39x = 443,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,337.36/544.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.38

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