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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.75, 1,360.34 and 467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.75, 1,360.34 and 467.84 is: 701.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.75 : 1,360.34 = 467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.75/1,360.34 = 467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.75x = 1,360.34 × 467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.75x = 636,412.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,412.32/906.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.86

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