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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906, 1,359 and 617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906, 1,359 and 617.28 is: 925.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906 : 1,359 = 617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906/1,359 = 617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906x = 1,359 × 617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906x = 838,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,883.52/906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.92

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