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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.40, 896.70 and 541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.40, 896.70 and 541.80 is: 810.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.40 : 896.70 = 541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.40/896.70 = 541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.40x = 896.70 × 541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.40x = 485,832.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,832.06/599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.53

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