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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.53, 1,365.42 and 542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.53, 1,365.42 and 542.60 is: 816.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.53 : 1,365.42 = 542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.53/1,365.42 = 542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.53x = 1,365.42 × 542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.53x = 740,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,870.06/907.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.36

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