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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.80, 1,361.04 and 711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.80, 1,361.04 and 711.44 is: 1,067.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.80 : 1,361.04 = 711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.80/1,361.04 = 711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.80x = 1,361.04 × 711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.80x = 968,298.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,298.30/906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.82

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