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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.72, 1,364.40 and 544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.72, 1,364.40 and 544.68 is: 816.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.72 : 1,364.40 = 544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.72/1,364.40 = 544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.72x = 1,364.40 × 544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.72x = 743,161.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,161.39/909.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.91

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