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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.72, 1,350 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.72, 1,350 and 625.32 is: 937.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.72 : 1,350 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.72/1,350 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.72x = 1,350 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.72x = 844,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,182.00/900.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.23

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