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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.05, 811.92 and 506.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.05, 811.92 and 506.03 is: 759.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.05 : 811.92 = 506.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.05/811.92 = 506.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.05x = 811.92 × 506.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.05x = 410,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,855.88/541.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.37

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