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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.82, 1,386 and 632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.82, 1,386 and 632.52 is: 948.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.82 : 1,386 = 632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.82/1,386 = 632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.82x = 1,386 × 632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.82x = 876,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,672.72/923.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.96

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