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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.70, 1,360.24 and 516.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.70, 1,360.24 and 516.89 is: 775.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.70 : 1,360.24 = 516.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.70/1,360.24 = 516.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.70x = 1,360.24 × 516.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.70x = 703,094.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,094.45/906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.44

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