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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.28, 1,370.04 and 682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.28, 1,370.04 and 682.80 is: 1,022.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.28 : 1,370.04 = 682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.28/1,370.04 = 682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.28x = 1,370.04 × 682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.28x = 935,463.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,463.31/915.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.05

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