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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.58, 806.90 and 500.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.58, 806.90 and 500.44 is: 746.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.58 : 806.90 = 500.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.58/806.90 = 500.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.58x = 806.90 × 500.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.58x = 403,805.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,805.04/540.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.98

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