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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.92, 962.32 and 542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.92, 962.32 and 542.72 is: 816.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.92 : 962.32 = 542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.92/962.32 = 542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.92x = 962.32 × 542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.92x = 522,270.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,270.31/639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.15

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