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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.63, 1,351.71 and 627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.63, 1,351.71 and 627.30 is: 941.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.63 : 1,351.71 = 627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.63/1,351.71 = 627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.63x = 1,351.71 × 627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.63x = 847,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,927.68/900.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.48

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