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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.42, 1,362.30 and 542.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.42, 1,362.30 and 542.89 is: 813.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.42 : 1,362.30 = 542.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.42/1,362.30 = 542.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.42x = 1,362.30 × 542.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.42x = 739,579.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,579.05/909.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.24

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