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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.78, 1,359.08 and 419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.78, 1,359.08 and 419.16 is: 628.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.78 : 1,359.08 = 419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.78/1,359.08 = 419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.78x = 1,359.08 × 419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.78x = 569,671.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,671.97/906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.24

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