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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.89, 1,357.23 and 629.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.89, 1,357.23 and 629.33 is: 941.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.89 : 1,357.23 = 629.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.89/1,357.23 = 629.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.89x = 1,357.23 × 629.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.89x = 854,138.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,138.77/906.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.84

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