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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.57, 1,358.27 and 535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.57, 1,358.27 and 535.52 is: 804.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.57 : 1,358.27 = 535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.57/1,358.27 = 535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.57x = 1,358.27 × 535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.57x = 727,380.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,380.75/904.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.12

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