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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.91, 1,350.27 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.91, 1,350.27 and 625.32 is: 938.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.91 : 1,350.27 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.91/1,350.27 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.91x = 1,350.27 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.91x = 844,350.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,350.84/899.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.26

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