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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.28, 1,360.21 and 517.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.28, 1,360.21 and 517.06 is: 776.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.28 : 1,360.21 = 517.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.28/1,360.21 = 517.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.28x = 1,360.21 × 517.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.28x = 703,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,305.49/906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.04

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