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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.94, 810.73 and 535.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.94, 810.73 and 535.13 is: 802.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.94 : 810.73 = 535.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.94/810.73 = 535.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.94x = 810.73 × 535.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.94x = 433,846.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,846.00/540.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.02

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