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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.62, 812.43 and 529.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.62, 812.43 and 529.47 is: 794.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.62 : 812.43 = 529.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.62/812.43 = 529.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.62x = 812.43 × 529.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.62x = 430,157.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,157.31/541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.21

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