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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.92, 1,368.66 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.92, 1,368.66 and 682.56 is: 1,022.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.92 : 1,368.66 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.92/1,368.66 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.92x = 1,368.66 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.92x = 934,192.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,192.57/913.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.18

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