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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.06, 1,358.91 and 561.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.06, 1,358.91 and 561.72 is: 842.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.06 : 1,358.91 = 561.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.06/1,358.91 = 561.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.06x = 1,358.91 × 561.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.06x = 763,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,326.93/906.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.47

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