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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.15, 1,340.13 and 634.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.15, 1,340.13 and 634.23 is: 950.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.15 : 1,340.13 = 634.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.15/1,340.13 = 634.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.15x = 1,340.13 × 634.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.15x = 849,950.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,950.65/894.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.57

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