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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.57, 1,355.33 and 629.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.57, 1,355.33 and 629.98 is: 943.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.57 : 1,355.33 = 629.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.57/1,355.33 = 629.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.57x = 1,355.33 × 629.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.57x = 853,828.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,828.98/904.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.91

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