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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.95, 1,360.84 and 629.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.95, 1,360.84 and 629.73 is: 944.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.95 : 1,360.84 = 629.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.95/1,360.84 = 629.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.95x = 1,360.84 × 629.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.95x = 856,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,956.54/906.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.88

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