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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.10, 1,363.80 and 543.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.10, 1,363.80 and 543.60 is: 816.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.10 : 1,363.80 = 543.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.10/1,363.80 = 543.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.10x = 1,363.80 × 543.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.10x = 741,361.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,361.68/908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.39

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