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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.63, 1,342.78 and 633.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.63, 1,342.78 and 633.89 is: 951.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.63 : 1,342.78 = 633.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.63/1,342.78 = 633.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.63x = 1,342.78 × 633.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.63x = 851,174.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,174.81/894.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.43

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