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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.19, 809.24 and 535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.19, 809.24 and 535.14 is: 803.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.19 : 809.24 = 535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.19/809.24 = 535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.19x = 809.24 × 535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.19x = 433,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,054.02/539.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.16

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