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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.78, 1,379.70 and 632.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.78, 1,379.70 and 632.34 is: 946.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.78 : 1,379.70 = 632.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.78/1,379.70 = 632.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.78x = 1,379.70 × 632.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.78x = 872,439.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,439.50/921.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.47

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