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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.85, 1,359.79 and 541.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.85, 1,359.79 and 541.82 is: 811.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.85 : 1,359.79 = 541.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.85/1,359.79 = 541.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.85x = 1,359.79 × 541.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.85x = 736,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,763.46/907.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.55

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