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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.33, 1,341.50 and 634.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.33, 1,341.50 and 634.04 is: 950.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.33 : 1,341.50 = 634.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.33/1,341.50 = 634.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.33x = 1,341.50 × 634.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.33x = 850,554.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,554.78/895.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.00

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