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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.61, 1,360.75 and 560.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.61, 1,360.75 and 560.62 is: 841.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.61 : 1,360.75 = 560.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.61/1,360.75 = 560.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.61x = 1,360.75 × 560.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.61x = 762,863.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,863.67/906.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.45

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