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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.79, 947.22 and 540.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.79, 947.22 and 540.66 is: 810.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.79 : 947.22 = 540.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.79/947.22 = 540.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.79x = 947.22 × 540.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.79x = 512,123.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,123.97/631.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.60

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