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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.20, 933.45 and 542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.20, 933.45 and 542.20 is: 812.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.20 : 933.45 = 542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.20/933.45 = 542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.20x = 933.45 × 542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.20x = 506,116.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,116.59/623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.13

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