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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.68, 1,359.48 and 541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.68, 1,359.48 and 541.68 is: 812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.68 : 1,359.48 = 541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.68/1,359.48 = 541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.68x = 1,359.48 × 541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.68x = 736,403.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,403.13/906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.20

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