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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.09, 1,360.61 and 539.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.09, 1,360.61 and 539.42 is: 809.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.09 : 1,360.61 = 539.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.09/1,360.61 = 539.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.09x = 1,360.61 × 539.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.09x = 733,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,930.75/907.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.11

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