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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.32, 1,389.72 and 637.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.32, 1,389.72 and 637.04 is: 957.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.32 : 1,389.72 = 637.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.32/1,389.72 = 637.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.32x = 1,389.72 × 637.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.32x = 885,307.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,307.23/924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.79

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