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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.98, 1,346.16 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.98, 1,346.16 and 624.20 is: 935.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.98 : 1,346.16 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.98/1,346.16 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.98x = 1,346.16 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.98x = 840,273.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,273.07/897.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.74

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