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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.53, 1,387.49 and 681.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.53, 1,387.49 and 681.71 is: 1,023.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.53 : 1,387.49 = 681.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.53/1,387.49 = 681.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.53x = 1,387.49 × 681.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.53x = 945,855.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,855.46/924.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.07

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