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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.23, 1,351.04 and 627.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.23, 1,351.04 and 627.45 is: 940.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.23 : 1,351.04 = 627.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.23/1,351.04 = 627.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.23x = 1,351.04 × 627.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.23x = 847,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,706.91/901.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.61

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