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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.20, 1,359.48 and 521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.20, 1,359.48 and 521 is: 781.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.20 : 1,359.48 = 521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.20/1,359.48 = 521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.20x = 1,359.48 × 521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.20x = 708,289.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,289.08/906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.60

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