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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.22, 926.46 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.22, 926.46 and 540 is: 745.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.22 : 926.46 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.22/926.46 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.22x = 926.46 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.22x = 500,288.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,288.40/671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.34

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