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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.38, 1,358.40 and 539.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.38, 1,358.40 and 539.88 is: 810.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.38 : 1,358.40 = 539.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.38/1,358.40 = 539.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.38x = 1,358.40 × 539.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.38x = 733,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,372.99/904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.91

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