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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.66, 1,355.91 and 626.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.66, 1,355.91 and 626.43 is: 939.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.66 : 1,355.91 = 626.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.66/1,355.91 = 626.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.66x = 1,355.91 × 626.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.66x = 849,387.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,387.79/903.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.95

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