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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.98, 1,372.62 and 683.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.98, 1,372.62 and 683.78 is: 1,024.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.98 : 1,372.62 = 683.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.98/1,372.62 = 683.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.98x = 1,372.62 × 683.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.98x = 938,570.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,570.10/915.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.66

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