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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.56, 1,361.82 and 542.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.56, 1,361.82 and 542.58 is: 813.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.56 : 1,361.82 = 542.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.56/1,361.82 = 542.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.56x = 1,361.82 × 542.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.56x = 738,896.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,896.30/908.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.26

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