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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.48, 1,384.80 and 634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.48, 1,384.80 and 634.56 is: 950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.48 : 1,384.80 = 634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.48/1,384.80 = 634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.48x = 1,384.80 × 634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.48x = 878,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,738.69/924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.52

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