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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.57, 812.60 and 532.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.57, 812.60 and 532.15 is: 794.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.57 : 812.60 = 532.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.57/812.60 = 532.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.57x = 812.60 × 532.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.57x = 432,425.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,425.09/544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.07

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