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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.51, 810 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.51, 810 and 525.96 is: 783.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.51 : 810 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.51/810 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.51x = 810 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.51x = 426,027.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,027.60/543.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.85

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