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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.63, 1,358.51 and 522.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.63, 1,358.51 and 522.15 is: 782.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.63 : 1,358.51 = 522.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.63/1,358.51 = 522.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.63x = 1,358.51 × 522.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.63x = 709,343.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,343.39/906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.40

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