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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.94, 957.60 and 541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.94, 957.60 and 541.08 is: 810.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.94 : 957.60 = 541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.94/957.60 = 541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.94x = 957.60 × 541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.94x = 518,138.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,138.21/638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.93

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