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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.72, 1,341.92 and 633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.72, 1,341.92 and 633.88 is: 950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.72 : 1,341.92 = 633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.72/1,341.92 = 633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.72x = 1,341.92 × 633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.72x = 850,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,616.25/894.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.71

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