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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.39, 818.70 and 536.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.39, 818.70 and 536.89 is: 805.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.39 : 818.70 = 536.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.39/818.70 = 536.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.39x = 818.70 × 536.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.39x = 439,545.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,545.07/545.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.93

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