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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.20, 1,360.80 and 542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.20, 1,360.80 and 542.40 is: 813.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.20 : 1,360.80 = 542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.20/1,360.80 = 542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.20x = 1,360.80 × 542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.20x = 738,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,097.92/907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.60

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