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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.40, 828.90 and 541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.40, 828.90 and 541.40 is: 810.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.40 : 828.90 = 541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.40/828.90 = 541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.40x = 828.90 × 541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.40x = 448,766.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,766.46/553.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.93

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