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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.37, 838.15 and 538.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.37, 838.15 and 538.04 is: 806.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.37 : 838.15 = 538.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.37/838.15 = 538.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.37x = 838.15 × 538.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.37x = 450,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,958.98/559.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.19

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