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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.52, 1,374.24 and 688.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.52, 1,374.24 and 688.96 is: 1,034.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.52 : 1,374.24 = 688.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.52/1,374.24 = 688.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.52x = 1,374.24 × 688.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.52x = 946,796.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,796.39/915.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.16

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