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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.30, 1,359.45 and 618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.30, 1,359.45 and 618.30 is: 927.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.30 : 1,359.45 = 618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.30/1,359.45 = 618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.30x = 1,359.45 × 618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.30x = 840,547.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,547.94/906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.45

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