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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.27, 1,355.71 and 626.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.27, 1,355.71 and 626.85 is: 938.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.27 : 1,355.71 = 626.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.27/1,355.71 = 626.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.27x = 1,355.71 × 626.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.27x = 849,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,820.03/905.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.75

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