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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.42, 1,387.59 and 633.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.42, 1,387.59 and 633.37 is: 949.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.42 : 1,387.59 = 633.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.42/1,387.59 = 633.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.42x = 1,387.59 × 633.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.42x = 878,857.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,857.88/925.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.69

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