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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.47, 1,343.94 and 623.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.47, 1,343.94 and 623.09 is: 934.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.47 : 1,343.94 = 623.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.47/1,343.94 = 623.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.47x = 1,343.94 × 623.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.47x = 837,395.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,395.57/896.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.10

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