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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.87, 1,386.87 and 632.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.87, 1,386.87 and 632.46 is: 948.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.87 : 1,386.87 = 632.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.87/1,386.87 = 632.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.87x = 1,386.87 × 632.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.87x = 877,139.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,139.80/924.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.39

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