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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.83, 1,358.06 and 631.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.83, 1,358.06 and 631.12 is: 947.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.83 : 1,358.06 = 631.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.83/1,358.06 = 631.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.83x = 1,358.06 × 631.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.83x = 857,092.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,092.28/904.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.24

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