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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.80, 816.84 and 535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.80, 816.84 and 535.68 is: 807.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.80 : 816.84 = 535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.80/816.84 = 535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.80x = 816.84 × 535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.80x = 437,564.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,564.85/541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.61

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