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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.64, 1,342.52 and 634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.64, 1,342.52 and 634.28 is: 952.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.64 : 1,342.52 = 634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.64/1,342.52 = 634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.64x = 1,342.52 × 634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.64x = 851,533.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,533.59/893.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.88

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