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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.62, 1,392.37 and 636.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.62, 1,392.37 and 636.42 is: 953.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.62 : 1,392.37 = 636.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.62/1,392.37 = 636.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.62x = 1,392.37 × 636.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.62x = 886,132.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,132.12/929.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.22

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