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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.09, 1,388.70 and 637.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.09, 1,388.70 and 637.35 is: 957.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.09 : 1,388.70 = 637.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.09/1,388.70 = 637.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.09x = 1,388.70 × 637.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.09x = 885,087.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,087.95/924.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.79

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