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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.22, 1,344.88 and 635.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.22, 1,344.88 and 635.85 is: 955.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.22 : 1,344.88 = 635.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.22/1,344.88 = 635.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.22x = 1,344.88 × 635.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.22x = 855,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,137.70/895.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.23

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