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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.34, 913.14 and 539.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.34, 913.14 and 539.38 is: 809.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.34 : 913.14 = 539.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.34/913.14 = 539.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.34x = 913.14 × 539.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.34x = 492,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,529.45/608.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.63

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