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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.71, 914.80 and 541.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.71, 914.80 and 541.75 is: 812.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.71 : 914.80 = 541.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.71/914.80 = 541.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.71x = 914.80 × 541.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.71x = 495,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,592.90/609.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.83

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