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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.32, 1,385.52 and 635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.32, 1,385.52 and 635.84 is: 953.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.32 : 1,385.52 = 635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.32/1,385.52 = 635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.32x = 1,385.52 × 635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.32x = 880,969.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,969.04/924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.10

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