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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.46, 1,355.36 and 626.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.46, 1,355.36 and 626.54 is: 938.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.46 : 1,355.36 = 626.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.46/1,355.36 = 626.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.46x = 1,355.36 × 626.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.46x = 849,177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,177.34/904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.88

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