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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.90, 1,360.86 and 386.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.90, 1,360.86 and 386.85 is: 580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.90 : 1,360.86 = 386.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.90/1,360.86 = 386.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.90x = 1,360.86 × 386.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.90x = 526,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,441.89/906.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.49

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