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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.46, 1,377.93 and 688.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.46, 1,377.93 and 688.78 is: 1,031.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.46 : 1,377.93 = 688.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.46/1,377.93 = 688.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.46x = 1,377.93 × 688.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.46x = 949,083.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,083.31/920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.09

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