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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.35, 1,357.11 and 540.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.35, 1,357.11 and 540.31 is: 809.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.35 : 1,357.11 = 540.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.35/1,357.11 = 540.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.35x = 1,357.11 × 540.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.35x = 733,260.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,260.10/905.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.92

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