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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.92, 1,377.64 and 688.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.92, 1,377.64 and 688.56 is: 1,031.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.92 : 1,377.64 = 688.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.92/1,377.64 = 688.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.92x = 1,377.64 × 688.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.92x = 948,587.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,587.80/919.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.16

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