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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.12, 1,359.18 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.12, 1,359.18 and 393.16 is: 589.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.12 : 1,359.18 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.12/1,359.18 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.12x = 1,359.18 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.12x = 534,375.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,375.21/906.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.74

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