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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.32, 811.02 and 535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.32, 811.02 and 535.04 is: 803.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.32 : 811.02 = 535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.32/811.02 = 535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.32x = 811.02 × 535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.32x = 433,928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,928.14/540.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.09

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