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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.18, 1,359.69 and 597.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.18, 1,359.69 and 597.90 is: 897.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.18 : 1,359.69 = 597.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.18/1,359.69 = 597.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.18x = 1,359.69 × 597.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.18x = 812,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,958.65/906.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.13

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