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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.40, 819.48 and 512.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.40, 819.48 and 512.60 is: 770.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.40 : 819.48 = 512.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.40/819.48 = 512.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.40x = 819.48 × 512.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.40x = 420,065.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,065.45/545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.20

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