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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.32, 1,368.09 and 679.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.32, 1,368.09 and 679.50 is: 1,017.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.32 : 1,368.09 = 679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.32/1,368.09 = 679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.32x = 1,368.09 × 679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.32x = 929,617.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,617.16/913.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.84

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