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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.91, 1,358.62 and 559.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.91, 1,358.62 and 559.22 is: 837.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.91 : 1,358.62 = 559.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.91/1,358.62 = 559.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.91x = 1,358.62 × 559.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.91x = 759,767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,767.48/906.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.75

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