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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.37, 1,359.14 and 289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.37, 1,359.14 and 289.96 is: 434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.37 : 1,359.14 = 289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.37/1,359.14 = 289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.37x = 1,359.14 × 289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.37x = 394,096.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,096.23/906.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.81

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