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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.16, 985.16 and 541.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.16, 985.16 and 541.33 is: 811.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.16 : 985.16 = 541.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.16/985.16 = 541.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.16x = 985.16 × 541.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.16x = 533,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,295.55/657.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.52

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