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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.57, 1,360.28 and 629.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.57, 1,360.28 and 629.35 is: 944.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.57 : 1,360.28 = 629.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.57/1,360.28 = 629.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.57x = 1,360.28 × 629.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.57x = 856,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,092.22/906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.32

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