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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.81, 942.66 and 541.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.81, 942.66 and 541.82 is: 813.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.81 : 942.66 = 541.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.81/942.66 = 541.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.81x = 942.66 × 541.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.81x = 510,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,747.33/627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.54

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