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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.00, 1,349.87 and 624.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.00, 1,349.87 and 624.65 is: 934.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.00 : 1,349.87 = 624.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.00/1,349.87 = 624.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.00x = 1,349.87 × 624.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.00x = 843,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,186.42/902.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.79

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