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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.24, 1,357.20 and 520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.24, 1,357.20 and 520.32 is: 779.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.24 : 1,357.20 = 520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.24/1,357.20 = 520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.24x = 1,357.20 × 520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.24x = 706,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,178.30/906.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.24

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