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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.36, 1,344.46 and 623.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.36, 1,344.46 and 623.62 is: 934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.36 : 1,344.46 = 623.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.36/1,344.46 = 623.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.36x = 1,344.46 × 623.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.36x = 838,432.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,432.15/897.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.33

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