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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.55, 1,352.23 and 628.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.55, 1,352.23 and 628.11 is: 941.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.55 : 1,352.23 = 628.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.55/1,352.23 = 628.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.55x = 1,352.23 × 628.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.55x = 849,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,347.62/902.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.06

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