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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.24, 1,389.48 and 637.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.24, 1,389.48 and 637.96 is: 958.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.24 : 1,389.48 = 637.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.24/1,389.48 = 637.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.24x = 1,389.48 × 637.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.24x = 886,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,432.66/925.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.06

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