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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.74, 904.59 and 534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.74, 904.59 and 534.89 is: 801.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.74 : 904.59 = 534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.74/904.59 = 534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.74x = 904.59 × 534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.74x = 483,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,851.62/603.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.43

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