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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.60, 1,359.56 and 386.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.60, 1,359.56 and 386.27 is: 579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.60 : 1,359.56 = 386.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.60/1,359.56 = 386.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.60x = 1,359.56 × 386.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.60x = 525,158.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,158.71/906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.26

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