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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.20, 1,361.77 and 541.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.20, 1,361.77 and 541.07 is: 813.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.20 : 1,361.77 = 541.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.20/1,361.77 = 541.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.20x = 1,361.77 × 541.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.20x = 736,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,804.73/906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.08

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