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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 909.86 and 536.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 909.86 and 536.63 is: 805.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 909.86 = 536.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/909.86 = 536.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 909.86 × 536.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 488,250.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,250.94/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.85

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