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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.75, 1,358.28 and 633.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.75, 1,358.28 and 633.42 is: 948.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.75 : 1,358.28 = 633.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.75/1,358.28 = 633.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.75x = 1,358.28 × 633.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.75x = 860,361.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,361.72/906.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.84

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