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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.16, 1,354.56 and 538.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.16, 1,354.56 and 538.04 is: 806.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.16 : 1,354.56 = 538.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.16/1,354.56 = 538.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.16x = 1,354.56 × 538.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.16x = 728,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,807.46/904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.06

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