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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.08, 1,356.79 and 628.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.08, 1,356.79 and 628.04 is: 940.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.08 : 1,356.79 = 628.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.08/1,356.79 = 628.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.08x = 1,356.79 × 628.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.08x = 852,110.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,110.82/906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.44

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