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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.28, 935.31 and 542.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.28, 935.31 and 542.09 is: 814.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.28 : 935.31 = 542.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.28/935.31 = 542.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.28x = 935.31 × 542.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.28x = 507,022.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,022.20/622.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.78

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