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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.66, 928.72 and 542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.66, 928.72 and 542.44 is: 812.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.66 : 928.72 = 542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.66/928.72 = 542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.66x = 928.72 × 542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.66x = 503,774.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,774.88/619.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.99

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