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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.50, 835.99 and 539.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.50, 835.99 and 539.89 is: 745.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.50 : 835.99 = 539.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.50/835.99 = 539.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.50x = 835.99 × 539.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.50x = 451,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,339.20/605.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.40

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