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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.03, 1,255.65 and 629.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.03, 1,255.65 and 629.82 is: 869.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.03 : 1,255.65 = 629.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.03/1,255.65 = 629.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.03x = 1,255.65 × 629.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.03x = 790,833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,833.48/910.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.02

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