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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.40, 1,356.90 and 809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.40, 1,356.90 and 809.20 is: 1,211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.40 : 1,356.90 = 809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.40/1,356.90 = 809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.40x = 1,356.90 × 809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.40x = 1,098,003.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,003.48/906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.39

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