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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.22, 812.07 and 539.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.22, 812.07 and 539.54 is: 809.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.22 : 812.07 = 539.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.22/812.07 = 539.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.22x = 812.07 × 539.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.22x = 438,144.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,144.25/541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.55

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