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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.78, 1,357.08 and 702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.78, 1,357.08 and 702.26 is: 1,050.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.78 : 1,357.08 = 702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.78/1,357.08 = 702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.78x = 1,357.08 × 702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.78x = 953,016.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,016.22/906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.99

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