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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.36, 1,359.60 and 559.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.36, 1,359.60 and 559.48 is: 839.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.36 : 1,359.60 = 559.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.36/1,359.60 = 559.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.36x = 1,359.60 × 559.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.36x = 760,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,669.01/906.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.26

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