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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.40, 811.93 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.40, 811.93 and 542.16 is: 807.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.40 : 811.93 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.40/811.93 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.40x = 811.93 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.40x = 440,197.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,197.73/545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.11

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