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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.63, 1,360.04 and 555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.63, 1,360.04 and 555.06 is: 832.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.63 : 1,360.04 = 555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.63/1,360.04 = 555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.63x = 1,360.04 × 555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.63x = 754,901.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,901.60/906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.65

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