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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.78, 1,360.19 and 393.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.78, 1,360.19 and 393.78 is: 590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.78 : 1,360.19 = 393.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.78/1,360.19 = 393.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.78x = 1,360.19 × 393.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.78x = 535,616.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,616.09/906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.68

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