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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.02, 1,359.02 and 539.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.02, 1,359.02 and 539.69 is: 809.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.02 : 1,359.02 = 539.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.02/1,359.02 = 539.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.02x = 1,359.02 × 539.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.02x = 733,454.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,454.25/906.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.54

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