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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.36, 1,357.02 and 540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.36, 1,357.02 and 540.36 is: 810.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.36 : 1,357.02 = 540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.36/1,357.02 = 540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.36x = 1,357.02 × 540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.36x = 733,279.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,279.33/904.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.83

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