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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.06, 1,344.03 and 623.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.06, 1,344.03 and 623.33 is: 933.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.06 : 1,344.03 = 623.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.06/1,344.03 = 623.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.06x = 1,344.03 × 623.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.06x = 837,774.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,774.22/897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.91

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