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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.48, 1,388.28 and 634.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.48, 1,388.28 and 634.76 is: 952.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.48 : 1,388.28 = 634.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.48/1,388.28 = 634.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.48x = 1,388.28 × 634.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.48x = 881,217.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,217.67/925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.18

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