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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.78, 1,383.55 and 677.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.78, 1,383.55 and 677.57 is: 1,016.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.78 : 1,383.55 = 677.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.78/1,383.55 = 677.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.78x = 1,383.55 × 677.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.78x = 937,443.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,443.36/921.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.99

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