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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.64, 1,344.96 and 622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.64, 1,344.96 and 622.08 is: 933.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.64 : 1,344.96 = 622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.64/1,344.96 = 622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.64x = 1,344.96 × 622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.64x = 836,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,672.72/896.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.12

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