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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.74, 1,364.22 and 541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.74, 1,364.22 and 541.80 is: 815.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.74 : 1,364.22 = 541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.74/1,364.22 = 541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.74x = 1,364.22 × 541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.74x = 739,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,134.40/906.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.16

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