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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.85, 1,356.36 and 539.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.85, 1,356.36 and 539.81 is: 809.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.85 : 1,356.36 = 539.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.85/1,356.36 = 539.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.85x = 1,356.36 × 539.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.85x = 732,169.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,169.91/904.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.17

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