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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.48, 1,362.20 and 544.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.48, 1,362.20 and 544.71 is: 815.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.48 : 1,362.20 = 544.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.48/1,362.20 = 544.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.48x = 1,362.20 × 544.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.48x = 742,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,001.24/909.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.85

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