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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.84, 818.34 and 531.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.84, 818.34 and 531.88 is: 798.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.84 : 818.34 = 531.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.84/818.34 = 531.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.84x = 818.34 × 531.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.84x = 435,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,258.68/544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.87

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