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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.98, 1,343.16 and 622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.98, 1,343.16 and 622.20 is: 932.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.98 : 1,343.16 = 622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.98/1,343.16 = 622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.98x = 1,343.16 × 622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.98x = 835,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,714.15/895.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.74

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