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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.70, 1,342.01 and 635.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.70, 1,342.01 and 635.27 is: 951.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.70 : 1,342.01 = 635.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.70/1,342.01 = 635.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.70x = 1,342.01 × 635.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.70x = 852,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,528.81/895.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.81

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