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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.49, 1,356.90 and 534.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.49, 1,356.90 and 534.91 is: 801.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.49 : 1,356.90 = 534.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.49/1,356.90 = 534.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.49x = 1,356.90 × 534.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.49x = 725,818.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,818.04/905.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.58

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