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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.83, 1,358.26 and 560.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.83, 1,358.26 and 560.25 is: 839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.83 : 1,358.26 = 560.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.83/1,358.26 = 560.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.83x = 1,358.26 × 560.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.83x = 760,958.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,958.37/906.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.15

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