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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.75, 819.54 and 541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.75, 819.54 and 541.32 is: 806.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.75 : 819.54 = 541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.75/819.54 = 541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.75x = 819.54 × 541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.75x = 443,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,633.39/549.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.97

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