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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.05, 1,361.51 and 633.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.05, 1,361.51 and 633.89 is: 952.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.05 : 1,361.51 = 633.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.05/1,361.51 = 633.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.05x = 1,361.51 × 633.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.05x = 863,037.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,037.60/906.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.53

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