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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.39, 1,360.80 and 597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.39, 1,360.80 and 597.78 is: 897.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.39 : 1,360.80 = 597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.39/1,360.80 = 597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.39x = 1,360.80 × 597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.39x = 813,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,459.02/906.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.47

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