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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.90, 1,344.64 and 622.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.90, 1,344.64 and 622.18 is: 932.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.90 : 1,344.64 = 622.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.90/1,344.64 = 622.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.90x = 1,344.64 × 622.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.90x = 836,608.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,608.12/896.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.78

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