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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.18, 913.29 and 543.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.18, 913.29 and 543.42 is: 814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.18 : 913.29 = 543.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.18/913.29 = 543.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.18x = 913.29 × 543.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.18x = 496,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,300.05/609.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.70

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