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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.22, 1,344.26 and 623.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.22, 1,344.26 and 623.48 is: 934.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.22 : 1,344.26 = 623.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.22/1,344.26 = 623.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.22x = 1,344.26 × 623.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.22x = 838,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,119.22/897.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.13

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