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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.32, 809.52 and 534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.32, 809.52 and 534.04 is: 801.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.32 : 809.52 = 534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.32/809.52 = 534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.32x = 809.52 × 534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.32x = 432,316.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,316.06/539.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.59

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