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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.02, 838.80 and 541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.02, 838.80 and 541.20 is: 812.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.02 : 838.80 = 541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.02/838.80 = 541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.02x = 838.80 × 541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.02x = 453,958.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,958.56/559.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.06

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