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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927, 1,388.52 and 637.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927, 1,388.52 and 637.56 is: 954.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927 : 1,388.52 = 637.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927/1,388.52 = 637.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927x = 1,388.52 × 637.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927x = 885,264.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,264.81/927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.98

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