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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930, 1,394.40 and 637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930, 1,394.40 and 637.60 is: 955.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930 : 1,394.40 = 637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930/1,394.40 = 637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930x = 1,394.40 × 637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930x = 889,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,069.44/930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.99

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