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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.73, 1,341.90 and 634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.73, 1,341.90 and 634 is: 950.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.73 : 1,341.90 = 634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.73/1,341.90 = 634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.73x = 1,341.90 × 634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.73x = 850,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,764.60/894.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.86

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