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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.89, 1,343.38 and 636.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.89, 1,343.38 and 636.10 is: 952.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.89 : 1,343.38 = 636.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.89/1,343.38 = 636.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.89x = 1,343.38 × 636.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.89x = 854,524.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,524.02/896.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.76

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