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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.64, 1,358.40 and 539.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.64, 1,358.40 and 539.28 is: 808.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.64 : 1,358.40 = 539.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.64/1,358.40 = 539.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.64x = 1,358.40 × 539.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.64x = 732,557.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,557.95/905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.88

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