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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.94, 1,357.01 and 540.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.94, 1,357.01 and 540.53 is: 809.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.94 : 1,357.01 = 540.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.94/1,357.01 = 540.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.94x = 1,357.01 × 540.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.94x = 733,502.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,502.24/905.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.66

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