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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.67, 1,349.69 and 626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.67, 1,349.69 and 626.94 is: 938.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.67 : 1,349.69 = 626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.67/1,349.69 = 626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.67x = 1,349.69 × 626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.67x = 846,171.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,171.51/901.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.45

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