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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.58, 1,341.88 and 634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.58, 1,341.88 and 634.28 is: 950.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.58 : 1,341.88 = 634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.58/1,341.88 = 634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.58x = 1,341.88 × 634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.58x = 851,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,127.65/895.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.36

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