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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.86, 1,341.40 and 633.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.86, 1,341.40 and 633.84 is: 951.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.86 : 1,341.40 = 633.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.86/1,341.40 = 633.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.86x = 1,341.40 × 633.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.86x = 850,232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,232.98/893.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.19

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