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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.24, 1,343.81 and 635.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.24, 1,343.81 and 635.55 is: 954.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.24 : 1,343.81 = 635.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.24/1,343.81 = 635.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.24x = 1,343.81 × 635.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.24x = 854,058.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,058.45/895.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.00

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