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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.09, 1,356.93 and 539.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.09, 1,356.93 and 539.76 is: 808.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.09 : 1,356.93 = 539.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.09/1,356.93 = 539.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.09x = 1,356.93 × 539.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.09x = 732,416.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,416.54/906.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.33

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