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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.66, 1,386.48 and 632.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.66, 1,386.48 and 632.49 is: 948.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.66 : 1,386.48 = 632.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.66/1,386.48 = 632.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.66x = 1,386.48 × 632.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.66x = 876,934.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,934.74/924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.39

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