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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.84, 920.21 and 539.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.84, 920.21 and 539.08 is: 804.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.84 : 920.21 = 539.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.84/920.21 = 539.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.84x = 920.21 × 539.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.84x = 496,066.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,066.81/616.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.21

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