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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.39, 1,356.98 and 676.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.39, 1,356.98 and 676.35 is: 1,012.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.39 : 1,356.98 = 676.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.39/1,356.98 = 676.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.39x = 1,356.98 × 676.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.39x = 917,790.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,790.04/906.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.58

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