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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.16, 927.54 and 540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.16, 927.54 and 540.24 is: 808.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.16 : 927.54 = 540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.16/927.54 = 540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.16x = 927.54 × 540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.16x = 501,094.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,094.21/620.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.01

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