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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.82, 819.08 and 501.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.82, 819.08 and 501.62 is: 754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.82 : 819.08 = 501.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.82/819.08 = 501.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.82x = 819.08 × 501.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.82x = 410,860.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,860.31/544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.13

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