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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.89, 1,360.79 and 359.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.89, 1,360.79 and 359.47 is: 539.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.89 : 1,360.79 = 359.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.89/1,360.79 = 359.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.89x = 1,360.79 × 359.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.89x = 489,163.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,163.18/906.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.39

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