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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.07, 1,341.12 and 633.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.07, 1,341.12 and 633.78 is: 949.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.07 : 1,341.12 = 633.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.07/1,341.12 = 633.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.07x = 1,341.12 × 633.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.07x = 849,975.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,975.03/895.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.62

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