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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.22, 1,345.79 and 622.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.22, 1,345.79 and 622.50 is: 933.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.22 : 1,345.79 = 622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.22/1,345.79 = 622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.22x = 1,345.79 × 622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.22x = 837,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,754.28/897.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.72

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