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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.69, 1,359.26 and 359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.69, 1,359.26 and 359.25 is: 538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.69 : 1,359.26 = 359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.69/1,359.26 = 359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.69x = 1,359.26 × 359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.69x = 488,314.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,314.16/906.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.57

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