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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.82, 861.92 and 541.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.82, 861.92 and 541.78 is: 747.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.82 : 861.92 = 541.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.82/861.92 = 541.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.82x = 861.92 × 541.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.82x = 466,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,971.02/624.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.37

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