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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.40, 1,349.52 and 626.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.40, 1,349.52 and 626.04 is: 939.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.40 : 1,349.52 = 626.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.40/1,349.52 = 626.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.40x = 1,349.52 × 626.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.40x = 844,853.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,853.50/899.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.35

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