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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.15, 1,341.97 and 621.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.15, 1,341.97 and 621.77 is: 932.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.15 : 1,341.97 = 621.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.15/1,341.97 = 621.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.15x = 1,341.97 × 621.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.15x = 834,396.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,396.69/895.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.13

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