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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.18, 1,347.84 and 625.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.18, 1,347.84 and 625.62 is: 936.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.18 : 1,347.84 = 625.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.18/1,347.84 = 625.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.18x = 1,347.84 × 625.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.18x = 843,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,235.66/900.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.74

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