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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.04, 1,360.28 and 536.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.04, 1,360.28 and 536.53 is: 805.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.04 : 1,360.28 = 536.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.04/1,360.28 = 536.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.04x = 1,360.28 × 536.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.04x = 729,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,828.50/906.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.51

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