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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.89, 1,345.67 and 622.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.89, 1,345.67 and 622.84 is: 934.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.89 : 1,345.67 = 622.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.89/1,345.67 = 622.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.89x = 1,345.67 × 622.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.89x = 838,137.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,137.10/896.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.49

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