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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.14, 1,348.86 and 626.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.14, 1,348.86 and 626.09 is: 938.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.14 : 1,348.86 = 626.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.14/1,348.86 = 626.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.14x = 1,348.86 × 626.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.14x = 844,507.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,507.76/900.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.20

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