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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.60, 973.44 and 541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.60, 973.44 and 541.12 is: 810.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.60 : 973.44 = 541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.60/973.44 = 541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.60x = 973.44 × 541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.60x = 526,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,747.85/649.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.88

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