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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.18, 1,354.67 and 629.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.18, 1,354.67 and 629.74 is: 943.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.18 : 1,354.67 = 629.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.18/1,354.67 = 629.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.18x = 1,354.67 × 629.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.18x = 853,079.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,079.96/904.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.48

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