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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.73, 818.60 and 541.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.73, 818.60 and 541.73 is: 814.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.73 : 818.60 = 541.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.73/818.60 = 541.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.73x = 818.60 × 541.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.73x = 443,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,459.52/544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.10

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