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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.26, 1,344.20 and 635.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.26, 1,344.20 and 635.53 is: 953.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.26 : 1,344.20 = 635.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.26/1,344.20 = 635.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.26x = 1,344.20 × 635.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.26x = 854,279.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,279.43/896.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.16

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