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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906, 1,359.28 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906, 1,359.28 and 521.04 is: 781.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906 : 1,359.28 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906/1,359.28 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906x = 1,359.28 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906x = 708,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,239.25/906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.72

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