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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.78, 1,358.89 and 386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.78, 1,358.89 and 386.08 is: 578.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.78 : 1,358.89 = 386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.78/1,358.89 = 386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.78x = 1,358.89 × 386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.78x = 524,633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,633.46/906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.57

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