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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.58, 818.28 and 519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.58, 818.28 and 519.30 is: 778.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.58 : 818.28 = 519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.58/818.28 = 519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.58x = 818.28 × 519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.58x = 424,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,932.80/545.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.86

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