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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.14, 804.17 and 532.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.14, 804.17 and 532.45 is: 792.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.14 : 804.17 = 532.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.14/804.17 = 532.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.14x = 804.17 × 532.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.14x = 428,180.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,180.32/540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.72

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