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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.16, 816.93 and 504.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.16, 816.93 and 504.66 is: 756.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.16 : 816.93 = 504.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.16/816.93 = 504.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.16x = 816.93 × 504.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.16x = 412,271.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,271.89/545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.24

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