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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.99, 1,359.53 and 380.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.99, 1,359.53 and 380.20 is: 569.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.99 : 1,359.53 = 380.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.99/1,359.53 = 380.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.99x = 1,359.53 × 380.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.99x = 516,886.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,886.51/906.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.89

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