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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.48, 1,366.93 and 540.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.48, 1,366.93 and 540.97 is: 812.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.48 : 1,366.93 = 540.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.48/1,366.93 = 540.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.48x = 1,366.93 × 540.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.48x = 739,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,468.12/910.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.17

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