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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.89, 1,360.50 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.89, 1,360.50 and 386.88 is: 580.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.89 : 1,360.50 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.89/1,360.50 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.89x = 1,360.50 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.89x = 526,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,350.24/906.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.39

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