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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.76, 972.30 and 540.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.76, 972.30 and 540.76 is: 810.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.76 : 972.30 = 540.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.76/972.30 = 540.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.76x = 972.30 × 540.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.76x = 525,780.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,780.95/648.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.44

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