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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.02, 1,386.45 and 632.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.02, 1,386.45 and 632.90 is: 947.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.02 : 1,386.45 = 632.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.02/1,386.45 = 632.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.02x = 1,386.45 × 632.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.02x = 877,484.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,484.21/926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.59

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