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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.41, 812.99 and 516.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.41, 812.99 and 516.33 is: 771.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.41 : 812.99 = 516.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.41/812.99 = 516.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.41x = 812.99 × 516.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.41x = 419,772.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,772.42/544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.06

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