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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.55, 810.82 and 537.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.55, 810.82 and 537.31 is: 805.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.55 : 810.82 = 537.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.55/810.82 = 537.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.55x = 810.82 × 537.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.55x = 435,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,657.64/540.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.96

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