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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.32, 1,388.52 and 637.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.32, 1,388.52 and 637.84 is: 956.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.32 : 1,388.52 = 637.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.32/1,388.52 = 637.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.32x = 1,388.52 × 637.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.32x = 885,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,653.60/926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.10

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