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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.18, 1,343.34 and 622.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.18, 1,343.34 and 622.62 is: 932.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.18 : 1,343.34 = 622.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.18/1,343.34 = 622.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.18x = 1,343.34 × 622.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.18x = 836,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,390.35/897.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.24

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