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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.60, 803.72 and 536.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.60, 803.72 and 536.90 is: 799.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.60 : 803.72 = 536.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.60/803.72 = 536.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.60x = 803.72 × 536.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.60x = 431,514.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,514.59/539.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.70

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