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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.58, 806.15 and 517.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.58, 806.15 and 517.36 is: 771.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.58 : 806.15 = 517.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.58/806.15 = 517.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.58x = 806.15 × 517.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.58x = 417,069.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,069.76/540.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.52

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