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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.68, 1,360.44 and 598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.68, 1,360.44 and 598.40 is: 897.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.68 : 1,360.44 = 598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.68/1,360.44 = 598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.68x = 1,360.44 × 598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.68x = 814,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,087.30/906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.88

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