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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.58, 1,362.75 and 543.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.58, 1,362.75 and 543.66 is: 814.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.58 : 1,362.75 = 543.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.58/1,362.75 = 543.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.58x = 1,362.75 × 543.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.58x = 740,872.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,872.67/909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.52

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