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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.67, 1,391.18 and 636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.67, 1,391.18 and 636.12 is: 952.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.67 : 1,391.18 = 636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.67/1,391.18 = 636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.67x = 1,391.18 × 636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.67x = 884,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,954.24/928.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.93

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