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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.57, 1,340.54 and 633.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.57, 1,340.54 and 633.67 is: 950.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.57 : 1,340.54 = 633.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.57/1,340.54 = 633.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.57x = 1,340.54 × 633.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.57x = 849,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,453.46/893.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.63

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