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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.90, 1,343.14 and 621.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.90, 1,343.14 and 621.18 is: 931.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.90 : 1,343.14 = 621.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.90/1,343.14 = 621.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.90x = 1,343.14 × 621.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.90x = 834,331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,331.71/895.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.28

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