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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.88, 1,358.72 and 564.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.88, 1,358.72 and 564.16 is: 845.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.88 : 1,358.72 = 564.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.88/1,358.72 = 564.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.88x = 1,358.72 × 564.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.88x = 766,535.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,535.48/906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.24

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