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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.92, 812.90 and 534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.92, 812.90 and 534.80 is: 802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.92 : 812.90 = 534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.92/812.90 = 534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.92x = 812.90 × 534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.92x = 434,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,738.92/541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.22

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