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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.18, 1,356.17 and 630.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.18, 1,356.17 and 630.74 is: 944.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.18 : 1,356.17 = 630.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.18/1,356.17 = 630.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.18x = 1,356.17 × 630.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.18x = 855,380.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,380.73/905.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.99

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