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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.57, 1,344.26 and 635.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.57, 1,344.26 and 635.86 is: 954.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.57 : 1,344.26 = 635.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.57/1,344.26 = 635.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.57x = 1,344.26 × 635.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.57x = 854,761.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,761.16/895.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.43

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