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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.07, 808.88 and 527.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.07, 808.88 and 527.92 is: 790.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.07 : 808.88 = 527.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.07/808.88 = 527.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.07x = 808.88 × 527.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.07x = 427,023.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,023.93/540.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.68

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