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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.88, 756.83 and 529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.88, 756.83 and 529.52 is: 735.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.88 : 756.83 = 529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.88/756.83 = 529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.88x = 756.83 × 529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.88x = 400,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,756.62/544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.50

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