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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 909.20 and 529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 909.20 and 529.80 is: 795.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 909.20 = 529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/909.20 = 529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 909.20 × 529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 481,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,694.16/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.66

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