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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.64, 906.12 and 536.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.64, 906.12 and 536.38 is: 802.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.64 : 906.12 = 536.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.64/906.12 = 536.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.64x = 906.12 × 536.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.64x = 486,024.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,024.65/605.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.50

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