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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.65, 1,360.15 and 386.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.65, 1,360.15 and 386.65 is: 580.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.65 : 1,360.15 = 386.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.65/1,360.15 = 386.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.65x = 1,360.15 × 386.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.65x = 525,902.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,902.00/906.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.05

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