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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.78, 1,392.56 and 683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.78, 1,392.56 and 683 is: 1,028.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.78 : 1,392.56 = 683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.78/1,392.56 = 683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.78x = 1,392.56 × 683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.78x = 951,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,118.48/924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.48

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