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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.42, 1,360.08 and 617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.42, 1,360.08 and 617.28 is: 926.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.42 : 1,360.08 = 617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.42/1,360.08 = 617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.42x = 1,360.08 × 617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.42x = 839,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,550.18/906.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.23

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