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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.82, 1,358.93 and 631.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.82, 1,358.93 and 631.23 is: 946.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.82 : 1,358.93 = 631.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.82/1,358.93 = 631.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.82x = 1,358.93 × 631.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.82x = 857,797.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,797.38/905.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.98

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