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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.47, 1,342.44 and 622.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.47, 1,342.44 and 622.09 is: 932.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.47 : 1,342.44 = 622.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.47/1,342.44 = 622.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.47x = 1,342.44 × 622.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.47x = 835,118.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,118.50/895.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.60

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