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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.80, 1,349.40 and 627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.80, 1,349.40 and 627.20 is: 939.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.80 : 1,349.40 = 627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.80/1,349.40 = 627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.80x = 1,349.40 × 627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.80x = 846,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,343.68/900.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.55

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