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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.53, 818.85 and 545.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.53, 818.85 and 545.31 is: 751.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.53 : 818.85 = 545.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.53/818.85 = 545.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.53x = 818.85 × 545.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.53x = 446,527.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,527.09/594.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.07

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