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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.56, 1,363.68 and 818.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.56, 1,363.68 and 818.24 is: 1,230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.56 : 1,363.68 = 818.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.56/1,363.68 = 818.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.56x = 1,363.68 × 818.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.56x = 1,115,817.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,817.52/906.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.83

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