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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.28, 1,385.19 and 688.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.28, 1,385.19 and 688.97 is: 1,032.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.28 : 1,385.19 = 688.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.28/1,385.19 = 688.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.28x = 1,385.19 × 688.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.28x = 954,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,357.82/924.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.54

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