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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.89, 1,343.16 and 634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.89, 1,343.16 and 634.14 is: 951.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.89 : 1,343.16 = 634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.89/1,343.16 = 634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.89x = 1,343.16 × 634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.89x = 851,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,751.48/894.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.80

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