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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.43, 935.21 and 540.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.43, 935.21 and 540.51 is: 810.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.43 : 935.21 = 540.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.43/935.21 = 540.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.43x = 935.21 × 540.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.43x = 505,488.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,488.20/623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.82

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