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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.52, 972.78 and 540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.52, 972.78 and 540.08 is: 810.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.52 : 972.78 = 540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.52/972.78 = 540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.52x = 972.78 × 540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.52x = 525,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,375.78/648.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.12

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