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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.03, 1,344.60 and 635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.03, 1,344.60 and 635.66 is: 954.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.03 : 1,344.60 = 635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.03/1,344.60 = 635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.03x = 1,344.60 × 635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.03x = 854,706.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,706.76/895.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.95

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