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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.97, 1,342.38 and 622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.97, 1,342.38 and 622.24 is: 932.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.97 : 1,342.38 = 622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.97/1,342.38 = 622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.97x = 1,342.38 × 622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.97x = 835,279.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,279.18/895.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.26

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