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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904, 1,356 and 615.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904, 1,356 and 615.28 is: 922.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904 : 1,356 = 615.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904/1,356 = 615.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904x = 1,356 × 615.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904x = 834,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,319.68/904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.92

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