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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.63, 838.15 and 540.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.63, 838.15 and 540.17 is: 809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.63 : 838.15 = 540.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.63/838.15 = 540.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.63x = 838.15 × 540.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.63x = 452,742.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,742.88/559.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.00

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