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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.21, 913.77 and 541.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.21, 913.77 and 541.50 is: 812.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.21 : 913.77 = 541.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.21/913.77 = 541.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.21x = 913.77 × 541.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.21x = 494,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,806.46/609.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.21

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