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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.32, 1,357.51 and 559.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.32, 1,357.51 and 559.74 is: 838.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.32 : 1,357.51 = 559.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.32/1,357.51 = 559.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.32x = 1,357.51 × 559.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.32x = 759,857.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,857.39/906.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.40

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