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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.60, 1,358.88 and 540.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.60, 1,358.88 and 540.72 is: 810.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.60 : 1,358.88 = 540.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.60/1,358.88 = 540.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.60x = 1,358.88 × 540.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.60x = 734,773.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,773.59/906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.47

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