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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.44, 1,359.26 and 542.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.44, 1,359.26 and 542.03 is: 811.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.44 : 1,359.26 = 542.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.44/1,359.26 = 542.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.44x = 1,359.26 × 542.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.44x = 736,760.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,760.39/907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.91

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