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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.79, 816.36 and 504.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.79, 816.36 and 504.29 is: 755.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.79 : 816.36 = 504.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.79/816.36 = 504.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.79x = 816.36 × 504.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.79x = 411,678.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,678.10/544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.67

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