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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.33, 1,359.49 and 560.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.33, 1,359.49 and 560.66 is: 840.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.33 : 1,359.49 = 560.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.33/1,359.49 = 560.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.33x = 1,359.49 × 560.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.33x = 762,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,211.66/906.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.99

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