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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.79, 1,344.67 and 634.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.79, 1,344.67 and 634.70 is: 952.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.79 : 1,344.67 = 634.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.79/1,344.67 = 634.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.79x = 1,344.67 × 634.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.79x = 853,463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,463.82/895.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.75

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