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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.24, 842.04 and 536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.24, 842.04 and 536.16 is: 741.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.24 : 842.04 = 536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.24/842.04 = 536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.24x = 842.04 × 536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.24x = 451,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,468.17/609.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.04

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