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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.58, 1,360.14 and 873.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.58, 1,360.14 and 873.64 is: 1,310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.58 : 1,360.14 = 873.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.58/1,360.14 = 873.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.58x = 1,360.14 × 873.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.58x = 1,188,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,272.71/906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.72

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