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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.97, 815.62 and 537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.97, 815.62 and 537.68 is: 804.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.97 : 815.62 = 537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.97/815.62 = 537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.97x = 815.62 × 537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.97x = 438,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,542.56/544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.71

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