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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.23, 1,360.84 and 594.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.23, 1,360.84 and 594.38 is: 892.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.23 : 1,360.84 = 594.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.23/1,360.84 = 594.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.23x = 1,360.84 × 594.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.23x = 808,858.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,858.00/906.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.55

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