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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.39, 1,358.56 and 689.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.39, 1,358.56 and 689.51 is: 1,033.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.39 : 1,358.56 = 689.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.39/1,358.56 = 689.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.39x = 1,358.56 × 689.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.39x = 936,740.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,740.71/906.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.49

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