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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642, 963.76 and 540.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642, 963.76 and 540.54 is: 811.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642 : 963.76 = 540.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642/963.76 = 540.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642x = 963.76 × 540.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642x = 520,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,950.83/642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.45

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