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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.73, 838.40 and 544.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.73, 838.40 and 544.37 is: 815.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.73 : 838.40 = 544.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.73/838.40 = 544.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.73x = 838.40 × 544.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.73x = 456,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,397.09/559.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.39

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