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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.47, 1,363.83 and 541.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.47, 1,363.83 and 541.54 is: 814.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.47 : 1,363.83 = 541.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.47/1,363.83 = 541.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.47x = 1,363.83 × 541.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.47x = 738,568.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,568.50/906.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.77

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