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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.86, 816.84 and 514.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.86, 816.84 and 514.69 is: 770.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.86 : 816.84 = 514.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.86/816.84 = 514.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.86x = 816.84 × 514.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.86x = 420,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,419.38/545.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.20

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