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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.38, 1,343.91 and 634.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.38, 1,343.91 and 634.64 is: 952.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.38 : 1,343.91 = 634.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.38/1,343.91 = 634.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.38x = 1,343.91 × 634.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.38x = 852,899.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,899.04/895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.56

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