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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.68, 1,393.00 and 636.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.68, 1,393.00 and 636.86 is: 954.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.68 : 1,393.00 = 636.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.68/1,393.00 = 636.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.68x = 1,393.00 × 636.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.68x = 887,147.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,147.87/929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.25

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