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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.72, 1,360.56 and 711.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.72, 1,360.56 and 711.14 is: 1,067.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.72 : 1,360.56 = 711.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.72/1,360.56 = 711.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.72x = 1,360.56 × 711.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.72x = 967,548.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,548.64/906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.09

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