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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.29, 1,341.63 and 635.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.29, 1,341.63 and 635.80 is: 952.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.29 : 1,341.63 = 635.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.29/1,341.63 = 635.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.29x = 1,341.63 × 635.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.29x = 853,001.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,001.65/895.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.77

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