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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.94, 1,360.88 and 541.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.94, 1,360.88 and 541.97 is: 812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.94 : 1,360.88 = 541.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.94/1,360.88 = 541.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.94x = 1,360.88 × 541.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.94x = 737,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,546.62/907.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.33

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