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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.25, 1,344.48 and 621.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.25, 1,344.48 and 621.66 is: 932.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.25 : 1,344.48 = 621.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.25/1,344.48 = 621.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.25x = 1,344.48 × 621.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.25x = 835,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,809.44/896.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.56

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