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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.55, 1,358.60 and 746.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.55, 1,358.60 and 746.17 is: 1,118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.55 : 1,358.60 = 746.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.55/1,358.60 = 746.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.55x = 1,358.60 × 746.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.55x = 1,013,745.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,745.03/906.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.25

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