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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.05, 812.38 and 522.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.05, 812.38 and 522.15 is: 784.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.05 : 812.38 = 522.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.05/812.38 = 522.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.05x = 812.38 × 522.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.05x = 424,184.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,184.22/541.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.00

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