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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.51, 905.93 and 536.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.51, 905.93 and 536.26 is: 802.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.51 : 905.93 = 536.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.51/905.93 = 536.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.51x = 905.93 × 536.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.51x = 485,810.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,810.83/605.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.32

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