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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.82, 1,343.88 and 635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.82, 1,343.88 and 635.90 is: 953.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.82 : 1,343.88 = 635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.82/1,343.88 = 635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.82x = 1,343.88 × 635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.82x = 854,573.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,573.29/895.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.96

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