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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.19, 806.36 and 517.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.19, 806.36 and 517.60 is: 771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.19 : 806.36 = 517.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.19/806.36 = 517.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.19x = 806.36 × 517.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.19x = 417,371.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,371.94/541.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.21

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