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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.98, 1,350.66 and 627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.98, 1,350.66 and 627.20 is: 940.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.98 : 1,350.66 = 627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.98/1,350.66 = 627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.98x = 1,350.66 × 627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.98x = 847,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,133.95/900.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.24

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