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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.83, 942.36 and 541.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.83, 942.36 and 541.99 is: 810.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.83 : 942.36 = 541.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.83/942.36 = 541.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.83x = 942.36 × 541.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.83x = 510,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,749.70/629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.93

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