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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.23, 1,357.25 and 644.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.23, 1,357.25 and 644.52 is: 967.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.23 : 1,357.25 = 644.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.23/1,357.25 = 644.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.23x = 1,357.25 × 644.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.23x = 874,771.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,771.55/904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.42

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