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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.40, 1,386.77 and 634.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.40, 1,386.77 and 634.52 is: 950.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.40 : 1,386.77 = 634.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.40/1,386.77 = 634.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.40x = 1,386.77 × 634.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.40x = 879,927.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,927.95/925.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.87

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