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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.88, 942.18 and 541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.88, 942.18 and 541.48 is: 812.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.88 : 942.18 = 541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.88/942.18 = 541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.88x = 942.18 × 541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.88x = 510,171.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,171.63/627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.53

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