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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.67, 1,359.06 and 386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.67, 1,359.06 and 386.92 is: 579.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.67 : 1,359.06 = 386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.67/1,359.06 = 386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.67x = 1,359.06 × 386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.67x = 525,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,847.50/906.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.98

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