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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.48, 1,388.76 and 638

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.48, 1,388.76 and 638 is: 956.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.48 : 1,388.76 = 638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.48/1,388.76 = 638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.48x = 1,388.76 × 638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.48x = 886,028.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,028.88/926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.34

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