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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.59, 1,362.92 and 544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.59, 1,362.92 and 544.20 is: 815.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.59 : 1,362.92 = 544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.59/1,362.92 = 544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.59x = 1,362.92 × 544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.59x = 741,698.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,698.34/909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.42

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