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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.42, 1,345.44 and 622.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.42, 1,345.44 and 622.64 is: 934.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.42 : 1,345.44 = 622.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.42/1,345.44 = 622.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.42x = 1,345.44 × 622.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.42x = 837,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,724.76/896.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.52

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