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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.15, 1,354.92 and 533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.15, 1,354.92 and 533.08 is: 798.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.15 : 1,354.92 = 533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.15/1,354.92 = 533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.15x = 1,354.92 × 533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.15x = 722,280.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,280.75/904.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.85

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