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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.22, 927.33 and 542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.22, 927.33 and 542.08 is: 813.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.22 : 927.33 = 542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.22/927.33 = 542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.22x = 927.33 × 542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.22x = 502,687.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,687.05/618.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.12

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