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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.30, 1,355.65 and 538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.30, 1,355.65 and 538.70 is: 807.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.30 : 1,355.65 = 538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.30/1,355.65 = 538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.30x = 1,355.65 × 538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.30x = 730,288.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,288.66/904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.57

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