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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.56, 1,356.75 and 560.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.56, 1,356.75 and 560.12 is: 838.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.56 : 1,356.75 = 560.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.56/1,356.75 = 560.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.56x = 1,356.75 × 560.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.56x = 759,936.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,936.03/906.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.27

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