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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.80, 1,388.40 and 635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.80, 1,388.40 and 635.20 is: 951.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.80 : 1,388.40 = 635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.80/1,388.40 = 635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.80x = 1,388.40 × 635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.80x = 881,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,911.68/926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.57

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