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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.80, 1,344.90 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.80, 1,344.90 and 624.20 is: 935.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.80 : 1,344.90 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.80/1,344.90 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.80x = 1,344.90 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.80x = 839,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,486.58/897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.05

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