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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.69, 1,362.62 and 542.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.69, 1,362.62 and 542.65 is: 814.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.69 : 1,362.62 = 542.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.69/1,362.62 = 542.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.69x = 1,362.62 × 542.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.69x = 739,425.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,425.74/907.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.62

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