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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.23, 840.53 and 541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.23, 840.53 and 541.76 is: 811.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.23 : 840.53 = 541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.23/840.53 = 541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.23x = 840.53 × 541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.23x = 455,365.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,365.53/561.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.38

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