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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.56, 1,359.42 and 732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.56, 1,359.42 and 732.80 is: 1,098.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.56 : 1,359.42 = 732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.56/1,359.42 = 732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.56x = 1,359.42 × 732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.56x = 996,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,182.98/906.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.86

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