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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.53, 1,351.13 and 626.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.53, 1,351.13 and 626.15 is: 940.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.53 : 1,351.13 = 626.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.53/1,351.13 = 626.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.53x = 1,351.13 × 626.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.53x = 846,010.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,010.30/899.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.51

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