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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.85, 818.13 and 539.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.85, 818.13 and 539.76 is: 809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.85 : 818.13 = 539.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.85/818.13 = 539.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.85x = 818.13 × 539.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.85x = 441,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,593.85/545.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.00

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