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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.87, 1,343.82 and 635.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.87, 1,343.82 and 635.58 is: 952.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.87 : 1,343.82 = 635.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.87/1,343.82 = 635.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.87x = 1,343.82 × 635.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.87x = 854,107.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,107.50/896.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.32

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