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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.92, 818.10 and 536.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.92, 818.10 and 536.04 is: 800.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.92 : 818.10 = 536.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.92/818.10 = 536.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.92x = 818.10 × 536.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.92x = 438,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,534.32/547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.36

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