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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.08, 1,353.93 and 537.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.08, 1,353.93 and 537.76 is: 805.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.08 : 1,353.93 = 537.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.08/1,353.93 = 537.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.08x = 1,353.93 × 537.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.08x = 728,089.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,089.40/904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.34

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