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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.34, 1,359.64 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.34, 1,359.64 and 386.37 is: 579.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.34 : 1,359.64 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.34/1,359.64 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.34x = 1,359.64 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.34x = 525,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,322.42/906.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.61

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