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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.57, 1,359.66 and 359.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.57, 1,359.66 and 359.13 is: 538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.57 : 1,359.66 = 359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.57/1,359.66 = 359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.57x = 1,359.66 × 359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.57x = 488,294.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,294.70/906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.62

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