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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.78, 1,380.24 and 677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.78, 1,380.24 and 677.16 is: 1,013.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.78 : 1,380.24 = 677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.78/1,380.24 = 677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.78x = 1,380.24 × 677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.78x = 934,643.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,643.32/921.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.95

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