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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.59, 914.62 and 541.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.59, 914.62 and 541.63 is: 812.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.59 : 914.62 = 541.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.59/914.62 = 541.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.59x = 914.62 × 541.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.59x = 495,381.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,381.99/609.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.64

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