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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.81, 1,344.96 and 636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.81, 1,344.96 and 636.04 is: 953.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.81 : 1,344.96 = 636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.81/1,344.96 = 636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.81x = 1,344.96 × 636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.81x = 855,441.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,441.63/896.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.88

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