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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.76, 1,359.09 and 418.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.76, 1,359.09 and 418.79 is: 627.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.76 : 1,359.09 = 418.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.76/1,359.09 = 418.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.76x = 1,359.09 × 418.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.76x = 569,166.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,166.51/906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.69

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