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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.73, 1,348.79 and 625.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.73, 1,348.79 and 625.95 is: 938.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.73 : 1,348.79 = 625.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.73/1,348.79 = 625.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.73x = 1,348.79 × 625.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.73x = 844,271.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,271.97/899.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.36

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