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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.29, 1,343.13 and 636.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.29, 1,343.13 and 636.80 is: 954.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.29 : 1,343.13 = 636.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.29/1,343.13 = 636.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.29x = 1,343.13 × 636.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.29x = 855,305.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,305.18/896.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.27

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