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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.04, 862.32 and 540.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.04, 862.32 and 540.88 is: 747.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.04 : 862.32 = 540.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.04/862.32 = 540.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.04x = 862.32 × 540.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.04x = 466,411.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,411.64/624.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.41

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