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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.06, 1,356.66 and 829.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.06, 1,356.66 and 829.02 is: 1,241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.06 : 1,356.66 = 829.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.06/1,356.66 = 829.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.06x = 1,356.66 × 829.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.06x = 1,124,698.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,698.27/906.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.31

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