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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.68, 1,356.91 and 629.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.68, 1,356.91 and 629.34 is: 941.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.68 : 1,356.91 = 629.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.68/1,356.91 = 629.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.68x = 1,356.91 × 629.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.68x = 853,961.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,961.64/906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.86

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