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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.16, 1,358.52 and 617.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.16, 1,358.52 and 617.68 is: 926.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.16 : 1,358.52 = 617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.16/1,358.52 = 617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.16x = 1,358.52 × 617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.16x = 839,130.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,130.63/906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.03

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