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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.74, 1,355.61 and 629.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.74, 1,355.61 and 629.54 is: 944.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.74 : 1,355.61 = 629.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.74/1,355.61 = 629.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.74x = 1,355.61 × 629.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.74x = 853,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,410.72/903.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.31

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