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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.88, 1,359.56 and 826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.88, 1,359.56 and 826.64 is: 1,239.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.88 : 1,359.56 = 826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.88/1,359.56 = 826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.88x = 1,359.56 × 826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.88x = 1,123,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,866.68/906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.27

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