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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.36, 1,342.96 and 622.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.36, 1,342.96 and 622.62 is: 932.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.36 : 1,342.96 = 622.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.36/1,342.96 = 622.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.36x = 1,342.96 × 622.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.36x = 836,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,152.20/896.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.84

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