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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.15, 1,347.98 and 625.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.15, 1,347.98 and 625.77 is: 938.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.15 : 1,347.98 = 625.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.15/1,347.98 = 625.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.15x = 1,347.98 × 625.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.15x = 843,522.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,522.32/899.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.14

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