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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.46, 1,386.96 and 683.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.46, 1,386.96 and 683.98 is: 1,026.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.46 : 1,386.96 = 683.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.46/1,386.96 = 683.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.46x = 1,386.96 × 683.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.46x = 948,652.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,652.90/924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.17

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