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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.92, 1,360.86 and 474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.92, 1,360.86 and 474.92 is: 712.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.92 : 1,360.86 = 474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.92/1,360.86 = 474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.92x = 1,360.86 × 474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.92x = 646,299.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,299.63/906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.63

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