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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.29, 1,344.35 and 623.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.29, 1,344.35 and 623.55 is: 934.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.29 : 1,344.35 = 623.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.29/1,344.35 = 623.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.29x = 1,344.35 × 623.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.29x = 838,266.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,266.32/897.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.23

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