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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.22, 1,356.75 and 629.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.22, 1,356.75 and 629.82 is: 943.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.22 : 1,356.75 = 629.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.22/1,356.75 = 629.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.22x = 1,356.75 × 629.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.22x = 854,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,508.29/905.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.98

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