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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.32, 1,361.48 and 542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.32, 1,361.48 and 542.80 is: 814.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.32 : 1,361.48 = 542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.32/1,361.48 = 542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.32x = 1,361.48 × 542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.32x = 739,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,011.34/907.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.50

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