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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.03, 1,364.67 and 542.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.03, 1,364.67 and 542.09 is: 815.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.03 : 1,364.67 = 542.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.03/1,364.67 = 542.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.03x = 1,364.67 × 542.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.03x = 739,773.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,773.96/907.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.60

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