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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.89, 836.60 and 539.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.89, 836.60 and 539.28 is: 745.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.89 : 836.60 = 539.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.89/836.60 = 539.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.89x = 836.60 × 539.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.89x = 451,158.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,158.95/604.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.85

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