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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.12, 1,340.08 and 634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.12, 1,340.08 and 634.80 is: 952.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.12 : 1,340.08 = 634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.12/1,340.08 = 634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.12x = 1,340.08 × 634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.12x = 850,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,682.78/893.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.48

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