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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.91, 1,389.85 and 634.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.91, 1,389.85 and 634.74 is: 951.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.91 : 1,389.85 = 634.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.91/1,389.85 = 634.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.91x = 1,389.85 × 634.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.91x = 882,193.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,193.39/926.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.76

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