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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.16, 1,357 and 728.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.16, 1,357 and 728.32 is: 1,090.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.16 : 1,357 = 728.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.16/1,357 = 728.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.16x = 1,357 × 728.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.16x = 988,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,330.24/906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.68

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