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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.93, 815.02 and 489.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.93, 815.02 and 489.63 is: 737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.93 : 815.02 = 489.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.93/815.02 = 489.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.93x = 815.02 × 489.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.93x = 399,057.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,057.02/540.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.72

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