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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.10, 1,360.80 and 541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.10, 1,360.80 and 541.60 is: 813.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.10 : 1,360.80 = 541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.10/1,360.80 = 541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.10x = 1,360.80 × 541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.10x = 737,009.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,009.28/906.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.39

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