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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.44, 810.56 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.44, 810.56 and 511.04 is: 765.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.44 : 810.56 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.44/810.56 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.44x = 810.56 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.44x = 414,228.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,228.58/541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.05

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