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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.15, 1,360.06 and 560.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.15, 1,360.06 and 560.15 is: 840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.15 : 1,360.06 = 560.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.15/1,360.06 = 560.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.15x = 1,360.06 × 560.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.15x = 761,834.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,834.51/906.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.73

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