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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.22, 1,342.76 and 622.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.22, 1,342.76 and 622.48 is: 932.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.22 : 1,342.76 = 622.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.22/1,342.76 = 622.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.22x = 1,342.76 × 622.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.22x = 835,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,841.24/896.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.63

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