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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.40, 1,359.62 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.40, 1,359.62 and 541.44 is: 812.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.40 : 1,359.62 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.40/1,359.62 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.40x = 1,359.62 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.40x = 736,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,152.65/906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.17

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