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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.48, 831.15 and 541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.48, 831.15 and 541.56 is: 745.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.48 : 831.15 = 541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.48/831.15 = 541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.48x = 831.15 × 541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.48x = 450,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,117.59/603.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.87

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