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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.28, 1,359.05 and 489.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.28, 1,359.05 and 489.61 is: 734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.28 : 1,359.05 = 489.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.28/1,359.05 = 489.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.28x = 1,359.05 × 489.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.28x = 665,402.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,402.12/906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.22

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