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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.24, 1,366.56 and 540.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.24, 1,366.56 and 540.73 is: 811.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.24 : 1,366.56 = 540.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.24/1,366.56 = 540.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.24x = 1,366.56 × 540.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.24x = 738,939.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,939.99/910.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.81

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