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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.77, 1,360.16 and 540.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.77, 1,360.16 and 540.45 is: 810.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.77 : 1,360.16 = 540.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.77/1,360.16 = 540.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.77x = 1,360.16 × 540.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.77x = 735,095.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,095.77/906.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.68

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