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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.39, 1,350.47 and 897.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.39, 1,350.47 and 897.28 is: 1,336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.39 : 1,350.47 = 897.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.39/1,350.47 = 897.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.39x = 1,350.47 × 897.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.39x = 1,211,748.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,748.59/906.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.90

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