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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.80, 934.62 and 542.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.80, 934.62 and 542.12 is: 812.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.80 : 934.62 = 542.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.80/934.62 = 542.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.80x = 934.62 × 542.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.80x = 506,676.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,676.19/623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.24

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