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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.37, 1,362.56 and 545.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.37, 1,362.56 and 545.49 is: 818.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.37 : 1,362.56 = 545.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.37/1,362.56 = 545.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.37x = 1,362.56 × 545.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.37x = 743,260.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,260.13/908.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.24

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