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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.42, 866.78 and 540.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.42, 866.78 and 540.18 is: 743.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.42 : 866.78 = 540.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.42/866.78 = 540.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.42x = 866.78 × 540.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.42x = 468,216.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,216.55/629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.89

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