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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.33, 1,361.31 and 541.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.33, 1,361.31 and 541.83 is: 813.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.33 : 1,361.31 = 541.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.33/1,361.31 = 541.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.33x = 1,361.31 × 541.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.33x = 737,598.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,598.60/906.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.83

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