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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.85, 941.96 and 540.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.85, 941.96 and 540.37 is: 810.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.85 : 941.96 = 540.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.85/941.96 = 540.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.85x = 941.96 × 540.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.85x = 509,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,006.93/627.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.71

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