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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.88, 819.63 and 536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.88, 819.63 and 536.16 is: 805.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.88 : 819.63 = 536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.88/819.63 = 536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.88x = 819.63 × 536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.88x = 439,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,452.82/545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.04

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