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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.42, 1,382.76 and 632.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.42, 1,382.76 and 632.34 is: 948.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.42 : 1,382.76 = 632.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.42/1,382.76 = 632.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.42x = 1,382.76 × 632.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.42x = 874,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,374.46/921.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.94

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