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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.85, 1,360.55 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.85, 1,360.55 and 386.58 is: 579.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.85 : 1,360.55 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.85/1,360.55 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.85x = 1,360.55 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.85x = 525,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,961.42/906.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.99

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