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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609, 917.65 and 542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609, 917.65 and 542.70 is: 817.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609 : 917.65 = 542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609/917.65 = 542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609x = 917.65 × 542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609x = 498,008.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,008.66/609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.75

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