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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.99, 1,359.44 and 386.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.99, 1,359.44 and 386.23 is: 578.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.99 : 1,359.44 = 386.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.99/1,359.44 = 386.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.99x = 1,359.44 × 386.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.99x = 525,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,049.71/906.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.90

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