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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.54, 1,359.08 and 419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.54, 1,359.08 and 419.92 is: 629.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.54 : 1,359.08 = 419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.54/1,359.08 = 419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.54x = 1,359.08 × 419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.54x = 570,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,704.87/906.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.54

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