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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.15, 805.88 and 522.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.15, 805.88 and 522.91 is: 778.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.15 : 805.88 = 522.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.15/805.88 = 522.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.15x = 805.88 × 522.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.15x = 421,402.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,402.71/541.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.72

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