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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.78, 1,343.60 and 623.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.78, 1,343.60 and 623.05 is: 933.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.78 : 1,343.60 = 623.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.78/1,343.60 = 623.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.78x = 1,343.60 × 623.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.78x = 837,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,129.98/896.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.48

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