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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.60, 933.21 and 541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.60, 933.21 and 541.32 is: 812.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.60 : 933.21 = 541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.60/933.21 = 541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.60x = 933.21 × 541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.60x = 505,165.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,165.24/621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.69

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