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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.63, 1,349.30 and 624.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.63, 1,349.30 and 624.27 is: 934.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.63 : 1,349.30 = 624.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.63/1,349.30 = 624.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.63x = 1,349.30 × 624.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.63x = 842,329.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,329.07/901.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.23

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