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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.24, 814.95 and 520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.24, 814.95 and 520.16 is: 776.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.24 : 814.95 = 520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.24/814.95 = 520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.24x = 814.95 × 520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.24x = 423,901.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,901.78/546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.03

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