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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.71, 937.77 and 542.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.71, 937.77 and 542.52 is: 817.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.71 : 937.77 = 542.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.71/937.77 = 542.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.71x = 937.77 × 542.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.71x = 508,758.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,758.98/622.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.01

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