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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.98, 1,395.72 and 637.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.98, 1,395.72 and 637.76 is: 956.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.98 : 1,395.72 = 637.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.98/1,395.72 = 637.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.98x = 1,395.72 × 637.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.98x = 890,134.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,134.39/930.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.13

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