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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649, 972.18 and 540.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649, 972.18 and 540.44 is: 809.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649 : 972.18 = 540.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649/972.18 = 540.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649x = 972.18 × 540.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649x = 525,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,404.96/649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.56

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