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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.52, 1,364.14 and 544.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.52, 1,364.14 and 544.93 is: 818.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.52 : 1,364.14 = 544.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.52/1,364.14 = 544.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.52x = 1,364.14 × 544.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.52x = 743,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,358.08/908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.21

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