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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.76, 1,382.94 and 634.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.76, 1,382.94 and 634.32 is: 949.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.76 : 1,382.94 = 634.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.76/1,382.94 = 634.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.76x = 1,382.94 × 634.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.76x = 877,226.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,226.50/923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.63

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