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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.85, 1,330.19 and 541.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.85, 1,330.19 and 541.00 is: 810.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.85 : 1,330.19 = 541.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.85/1,330.19 = 541.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.85x = 1,330.19 × 541.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.85x = 719,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,639.04/887.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.54

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