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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.80, 1,357.90 and 540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.80, 1,357.90 and 540.20 is: 809.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.80 : 1,357.90 = 540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.80/1,357.90 = 540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.80x = 1,357.90 × 540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.80x = 733,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,537.58/905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.82

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