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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.79, 1,360.49 and 386.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.79, 1,360.49 and 386.57 is: 579.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.79 : 1,360.49 = 386.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.79/1,360.49 = 386.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.79x = 1,360.49 × 386.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.79x = 525,915.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,915.88/906.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.98

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