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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.88, 912.12 and 541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.88, 912.12 and 541.84 is: 810.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.88 : 912.12 = 541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.88/912.12 = 541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.88x = 912.12 × 541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.88x = 494,223.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,223.10/609.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.36

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