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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.68, 1,381.92 and 677.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.68, 1,381.92 and 677.36 is: 1,015.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.68 : 1,381.92 = 677.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.68/1,381.92 = 677.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.68x = 1,381.92 × 677.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.68x = 936,057.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,057.33/921.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.60

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