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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.40, 913.26 and 540.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.40, 913.26 and 540.28 is: 809.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.40 : 913.26 = 540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.40/913.26 = 540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.40x = 913.26 × 540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.40x = 493,416.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,416.11/609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.68

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