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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.72, 1,342.64 and 635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.72, 1,342.64 and 635.66 is: 951.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.72 : 1,342.64 = 635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.72/1,342.64 = 635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.72x = 1,342.64 × 635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.72x = 853,462.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,462.54/896.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.76

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