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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.14, 1,350.81 and 627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.14, 1,350.81 and 627.30 is: 940.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.14 : 1,350.81 = 627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.14/1,350.81 = 627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.14x = 1,350.81 × 627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.14x = 847,363.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,363.11/901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.32

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