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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.76, 822.72 and 541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.76, 822.72 and 541.12 is: 809.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.76 : 822.72 = 541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.76/822.72 = 541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.76x = 822.72 × 541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.76x = 445,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,190.25/549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.79

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