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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.78, 1,342.10 and 622.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.78, 1,342.10 and 622.05 is: 931.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.78 : 1,342.10 = 622.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.78/1,342.10 = 622.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.78x = 1,342.10 × 622.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.78x = 834,849.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,849.83/895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.98

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