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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.20, 1,367.43 and 689.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.20, 1,367.43 and 689.48 is: 1,033.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.20 : 1,367.43 = 689.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.20/1,367.43 = 689.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.20x = 1,367.43 × 689.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.20x = 942,822.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,822.91/912.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.58

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