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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.48, 1,343.13 and 622.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.48, 1,343.13 and 622.74 is: 933.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.48 : 1,343.13 = 622.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.48/1,343.13 = 622.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.48x = 1,343.13 × 622.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.48x = 836,420.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,420.78/896.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.01

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