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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.50, 1,353.93 and 629.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.50, 1,353.93 and 629.22 is: 941.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.50 : 1,353.93 = 629.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.50/1,353.93 = 629.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.50x = 1,353.93 × 629.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.50x = 851,919.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,919.83/904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.87

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