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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.69, 1,357.91 and 597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.69, 1,357.91 and 597.78 is: 895.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.69 : 1,357.91 = 597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.69/1,357.91 = 597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.69x = 1,357.91 × 597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.69x = 811,734.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,734.06/906.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.27

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