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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.53, 918.14 and 540.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.53, 918.14 and 540.09 is: 808.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.53 : 918.14 = 540.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.53/918.14 = 540.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.53x = 918.14 × 540.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.53x = 495,875.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,875.53/613.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.23

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