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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.63, 1,341.28 and 632.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.63, 1,341.28 and 632.89 is: 949.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.63 : 1,341.28 = 632.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.63/1,341.28 = 632.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.63x = 1,341.28 × 632.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.63x = 848,883.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,883.17/893.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.92

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