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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.22, 963.12 and 540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.22, 963.12 and 540.16 is: 810.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.22 : 963.12 = 540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.22/963.12 = 540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.22x = 963.12 × 540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.22x = 520,238.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,238.90/642.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.06

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