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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.91, 1,388.35 and 633.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.91, 1,388.35 and 633.74 is: 950.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.91 : 1,388.35 = 633.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.91/1,388.35 = 633.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.91x = 1,388.35 × 633.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.91x = 879,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,852.93/925.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.26

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