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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.79, 907.71 and 536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.79, 907.71 and 536.52 is: 803.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.79 : 907.71 = 536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.79/907.71 = 536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.79x = 907.71 × 536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.79x = 487,004.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,004.57/605.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.92

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