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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.88, 1,360.80 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.88, 1,360.80 and 393.92 is: 591.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.88 : 1,360.80 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.88/1,360.80 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.88x = 1,360.80 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.88x = 536,046.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,046.34/906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.09

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