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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.30, 1,387.26 and 693.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.30, 1,387.26 and 693.45 is: 1,040.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.30 : 1,387.26 = 693.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.30/1,387.26 = 693.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.30x = 1,387.26 × 693.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.30x = 961,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,995.45/924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.78

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