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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.59, 811.32 and 503.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.59, 811.32 and 503.62 is: 754.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.59 : 811.32 = 503.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.59/811.32 = 503.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.59x = 811.32 × 503.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.59x = 408,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,593.06/541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.44

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