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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.64, 836.16 and 539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.64, 836.16 and 539.04 is: 744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.64 : 836.16 = 539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.64/836.16 = 539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.64x = 836.16 × 539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.64x = 450,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,723.69/605.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.21

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