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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.06, 1,344.47 and 623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.06, 1,344.47 and 623.08 is: 933.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.06 : 1,344.47 = 623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.06/1,344.47 = 623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.06x = 1,344.47 × 623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.06x = 837,712.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,712.37/897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.84

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