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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.99, 807.06 and 526.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.99, 807.06 and 526.11 is: 784.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.99 : 807.06 = 526.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.99/807.06 = 526.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.99x = 807.06 × 526.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.99x = 424,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,602.34/540.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.86

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