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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.07, 818.97 and 530.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.07, 818.97 and 530.01 is: 796.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.07 : 818.97 = 530.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.07/818.97 = 530.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.07x = 818.97 × 530.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.07x = 434,062.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,062.29/545.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.34

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