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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.54, 811.29 and 533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.54, 811.29 and 533.58 is: 800.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.54 : 811.29 = 533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.54/811.29 = 533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.54x = 811.29 × 533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.54x = 432,888.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,888.12/540.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.84

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