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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.12, 813.60 and 545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.12, 813.60 and 545.04 is: 811.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.12 : 813.60 = 545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.12/813.60 = 545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.12x = 813.60 × 545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.12x = 443,444.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,444.54/546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.99

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