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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.52, 934.44 and 540.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.52, 934.44 and 540.33 is: 813.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.52 : 934.44 = 540.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.52/934.44 = 540.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.52x = 934.44 × 540.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.52x = 504,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,905.97/620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.68

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