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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.49, 1,347.30 and 624.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.49, 1,347.30 and 624.27 is: 935.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.49 : 1,347.30 = 624.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.49/1,347.30 = 624.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.49x = 1,347.30 × 624.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.49x = 841,078.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,078.97/899.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.06

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