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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.32, 1,348.83 and 623.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.32, 1,348.83 and 623.96 is: 933.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.32 : 1,348.83 = 623.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.32/1,348.83 = 623.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.32x = 1,348.83 × 623.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.32x = 841,615.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,615.97/901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.76

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