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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.14, 1,343.43 and 635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.14, 1,343.43 and 635.40 is: 953.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.14 : 1,343.43 = 635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.14/1,343.43 = 635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.14x = 1,343.43 × 635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.14x = 853,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,615.42/895.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.61

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