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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.55, 1,357.90 and 539.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.55, 1,357.90 and 539.51 is: 809.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.55 : 1,357.90 = 539.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.55/1,357.90 = 539.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.55x = 1,357.90 × 539.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.55x = 732,593.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,593.84/904.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.90

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