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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.21, 1,359.20 and 289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.21, 1,359.20 and 289.93 is: 434.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.21 : 1,359.20 = 289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.21/1,359.20 = 289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.21x = 1,359.20 × 289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.21x = 394,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,070.18/906.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.86

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