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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.58, 819.72 and 523.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.58, 819.72 and 523.98 is: 787.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.58 : 819.72 = 523.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.58/819.72 = 523.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.58x = 819.72 × 523.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.58x = 429,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,516.89/545.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.27

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