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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.15, 1,359.03 and 629.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.15, 1,359.03 and 629.16 is: 941.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.15 : 1,359.03 = 629.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.15/1,359.03 = 629.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.15x = 1,359.03 × 629.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.15x = 855,047.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,047.31/908.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.53

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