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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.78, 1,356.24 and 792.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.78, 1,356.24 and 792.99 is: 1,186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.78 : 1,356.24 = 792.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.78/1,356.24 = 792.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.78x = 1,356.24 × 792.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.78x = 1,075,484.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,484.76/906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.05

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