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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.95, 815.60 and 537.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.95, 815.60 and 537.66 is: 804.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.95 : 815.60 = 537.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.95/815.60 = 537.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.95x = 815.60 × 537.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.95x = 438,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,515.50/544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.69

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