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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.30, 1,357.49 and 612.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.30, 1,357.49 and 612.18 is: 916.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.30 : 1,357.49 = 612.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.30/1,357.49 = 612.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.30x = 1,357.49 × 612.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.30x = 831,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,029.76/906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.95

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