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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.44, 1,362.67 and 543.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.44, 1,362.67 and 543.51 is: 815.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.44 : 1,362.67 = 543.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.44/1,362.67 = 543.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.44x = 1,362.67 × 543.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.44x = 740,623.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,623.41/908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.27

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