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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.28, 1,361.66 and 542.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.28, 1,361.66 and 542.36 is: 813.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.28 : 1,361.66 = 542.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.28/1,361.66 = 542.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.28x = 1,361.66 × 542.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.28x = 738,509.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,509.92/907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.98

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