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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.96, 819.72 and 532.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.96, 819.72 and 532.14 is: 798.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.96 : 819.72 = 532.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.96/819.72 = 532.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.96x = 819.72 × 532.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.96x = 436,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,205.80/545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.98

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