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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.68, 1,350.28 and 625.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.68, 1,350.28 and 625.96 is: 938.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.68 : 1,350.28 = 625.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.68/1,350.28 = 625.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.68x = 1,350.28 × 625.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.68x = 845,221.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,221.27/900.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.43

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