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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.35, 809.60 and 527.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.35, 809.60 and 527.99 is: 789.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.35 : 809.60 = 527.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.35/809.60 = 527.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.35x = 809.60 × 527.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.35x = 427,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,454.02/541.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.61

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