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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.82, 1,359.20 and 418.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.82, 1,359.20 and 418.86 is: 627.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.82 : 1,359.20 = 418.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.82/1,359.20 = 418.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.82x = 1,359.20 × 418.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.82x = 569,314.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,314.51/906.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.81

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