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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.32, 940.17 and 541.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.32, 940.17 and 541.19 is: 811.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.32 : 940.17 = 541.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.32/940.17 = 541.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.32x = 940.17 × 541.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.32x = 508,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,810.60/627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.09

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