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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.35, 1,355.61 and 539.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.35, 1,355.61 and 539.31 is: 808.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.35 : 1,355.61 = 539.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.35/1,355.61 = 539.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.35x = 1,355.61 × 539.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.35x = 731,094.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,094.03/904.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.42

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