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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.48, 1,360.93 and 536.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.48, 1,360.93 and 536.97 is: 806.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.48 : 1,360.93 = 536.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.48/1,360.93 = 536.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.48x = 1,360.93 × 536.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.48x = 730,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,778.58/906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.17

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