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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.80, 1,384.98 and 634.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.80, 1,384.98 and 634.36 is: 951.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.80 : 1,384.98 = 634.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.80/1,384.98 = 634.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.80x = 1,384.98 × 634.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.80x = 878,575.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,575.91/923.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.05

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