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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.16, 839.69 and 535.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.16, 839.69 and 535.35 is: 737.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.16 : 839.69 = 535.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.16/839.69 = 535.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.16x = 839.69 × 535.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.16x = 449,525.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,525.36/609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.94

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