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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.25, 1,390.31 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.25, 1,390.31 and 635.04 is: 951.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.25 : 1,390.31 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.25/1,390.31 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.25x = 1,390.31 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.25x = 882,899.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,899.29/928.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.15

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