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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.10, 810.06 and 512.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.10, 810.06 and 512.74 is: 769.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.10 : 810.06 = 512.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.10/810.06 = 512.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.10x = 810.06 × 512.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.10x = 415,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,350.16/540.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.02

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