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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.78, 1,359.69 and 419.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.78, 1,359.69 and 419.41 is: 628.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.78 : 1,359.69 = 419.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.78/1,359.69 = 419.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.78x = 1,359.69 × 419.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.78x = 570,267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,267.58/906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.89

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