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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.14, 1,341.77 and 633.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.14, 1,341.77 and 633.79 is: 952.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.14 : 1,341.77 = 633.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.14/1,341.77 = 633.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.14x = 1,341.77 × 633.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.14x = 850,400.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,400.41/893.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.15

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