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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.19, 936.99 and 542.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.19, 936.99 and 542.00 is: 816.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.19 : 936.99 = 542.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.19/936.99 = 542.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.19x = 936.99 × 542.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.19x = 507,850.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,850.92/622.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.23

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