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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.91, 1,339.34 and 633.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.91, 1,339.34 and 633.48 is: 949.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.91 : 1,339.34 = 633.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.91/1,339.34 = 633.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.91x = 1,339.34 × 633.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.91x = 848,436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,436.91/893.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.13

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