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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.71, 1,341.11 and 633.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.71, 1,341.11 and 633.35 is: 951.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.71 : 1,341.11 = 633.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.71/1,341.11 = 633.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.71x = 1,341.11 × 633.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.71x = 849,385.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,385.31/892.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.47

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