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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.87, 1,360.28 and 609.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.87, 1,360.28 and 609.70 is: 914.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.87 : 1,360.28 = 609.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.87/1,360.28 = 609.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.87x = 1,360.28 × 609.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.87x = 829,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,362.72/906.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.53

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