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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.55, 1,394.07 and 636.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.55, 1,394.07 and 636.99 is: 955.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.55 : 1,394.07 = 636.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.55/1,394.07 = 636.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.55x = 1,394.07 × 636.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.55x = 888,008.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,008.65/929.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.31

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