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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.89, 817.94 and 536.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.89, 817.94 and 536.39 is: 805.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.89 : 817.94 = 536.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.89/817.94 = 536.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.89x = 817.94 × 536.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.89x = 438,732.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,732.09/544.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.18

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