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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.98, 1,360.55 and 542.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.98, 1,360.55 and 542.57 is: 813.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.98 : 1,360.55 = 542.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.98/1,360.55 = 542.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.98x = 1,360.55 × 542.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.98x = 738,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,193.61/907.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.01

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