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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.06, 1,341.27 and 634.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.06, 1,341.27 and 634.15 is: 951.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.06 : 1,341.27 = 634.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.06/1,341.27 = 634.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.06x = 1,341.27 × 634.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.06x = 850,566.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,566.37/894.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.35

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