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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.16, 811.96 and 537.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.16, 811.96 and 537.92 is: 807.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.16 : 811.96 = 537.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.16/811.96 = 537.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.16x = 811.96 × 537.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.16x = 436,769.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,769.52/541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.10

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