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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.15, 1,362.11 and 542.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.15, 1,362.11 and 542.05 is: 813.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.15 : 1,362.11 = 542.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.15/1,362.11 = 542.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.15x = 1,362.11 × 542.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.15x = 738,331.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,331.73/908.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.01

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