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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.20, 1,354.20 and 629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.20, 1,354.20 and 629.52 is: 942.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.20 : 1,354.20 = 629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.20/1,354.20 = 629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.20x = 1,354.20 × 629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.20x = 852,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,495.98/904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.82

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