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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.32, 1,351.83 and 625.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.32, 1,351.83 and 625.97 is: 936.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.32 : 1,351.83 = 625.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.32/1,351.83 = 625.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.32x = 1,351.83 × 625.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.32x = 846,198.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,198.27/903.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.77

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