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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.84, 1,364.80 and 546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.84, 1,364.80 and 546.96 is: 820.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.84 : 1,364.80 = 546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.84/1,364.80 = 546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.84x = 1,364.80 × 546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.84x = 746,491.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,491.01/909.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.46

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