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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.84, 909.39 and 536.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.84, 909.39 and 536.88 is: 805.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.84 : 909.39 = 536.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.84/909.39 = 536.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.84x = 909.39 × 536.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.84x = 488,233.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,233.30/605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.88

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