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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.78, 1,353.59 and 797.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.78, 1,353.59 and 797.43 is: 1,190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.78 : 1,353.59 = 797.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.78/1,353.59 = 797.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.78x = 1,353.59 × 797.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.78x = 1,079,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,389.29/906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.35

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