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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.43, 1,235.43 and 633.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.43, 1,235.43 and 633.61 is: 875.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.43 : 1,235.43 = 633.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.43/1,235.43 = 633.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.43x = 1,235.43 × 633.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.43x = 782,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,780.80/894.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.17

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