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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.15, 1,345.85 and 623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.15, 1,345.85 and 623.58 is: 936.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.15 : 1,345.85 = 623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.15/1,345.85 = 623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.15x = 1,345.85 × 623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.15x = 839,242.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,242.03/896.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.50

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