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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.68, 842.94 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.68, 842.94 and 540 is: 808.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.68 : 842.94 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.68/842.94 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.68x = 842.94 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.68x = 455,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,187.60/562.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.96

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