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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.12, 1,362.72 and 543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.12, 1,362.72 and 543.80 is: 816.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.12 : 1,362.72 = 543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.12/1,362.72 = 543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.12x = 1,362.72 × 543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.12x = 741,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,047.14/908.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.02

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