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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.72, 1,359.36 and 564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.72, 1,359.36 and 564 is: 845.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.72 : 1,359.36 = 564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.72/1,359.36 = 564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.72x = 1,359.36 × 564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.72x = 766,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,679.04/906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.55

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