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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.80, 1,355.15 and 631.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.80, 1,355.15 and 631.10 is: 945.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.80 : 1,355.15 = 631.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.80/1,355.15 = 631.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.80x = 1,355.15 × 631.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.80x = 855,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,225.23/904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.21

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