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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.08, 1,359.38 and 289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.08, 1,359.38 and 289.88 is: 434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.08 : 1,359.38 = 289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.08/1,359.38 = 289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.08x = 1,359.38 × 289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.08x = 394,057.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,057.07/906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.90

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