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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.49, 811.33 and 521.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.49, 811.33 and 521.24 is: 780.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.49 : 811.33 = 521.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.49/811.33 = 521.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.49x = 811.33 × 521.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.49x = 422,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,892.29/541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.99

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