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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906, 1,359.14 and 386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906, 1,359.14 and 386.08 is: 579.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906 : 1,359.14 = 386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906/1,359.14 = 386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906x = 1,359.14 × 386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906x = 524,736.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,736.77/906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.18

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