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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.07, 1,370.06 and 542.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.07, 1,370.06 and 542.65 is: 814.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.07 : 1,370.06 = 542.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.07/1,370.06 = 542.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.07x = 1,370.06 × 542.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.07x = 743,464.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,464.58/913.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.24

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