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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.90, 1,363.41 and 546.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.90, 1,363.41 and 546.02 is: 819.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.90 : 1,363.41 = 546.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.90/1,363.41 = 546.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.90x = 1,363.41 × 546.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.90x = 744,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,442.31/908.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.06

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