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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.22, 805.51 and 530.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.22, 805.51 and 530.50 is: 791.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.22 : 805.51 = 530.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.22/805.51 = 530.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.22x = 805.51 × 530.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.22x = 427,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,323.06/540.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.02

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