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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.46, 812.32 and 520.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.46, 812.32 and 520.52 is: 776.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.46 : 812.32 = 520.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.46/812.32 = 520.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.46x = 812.32 × 520.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.46x = 422,828.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,828.81/544.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.60

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