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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.80, 1,387.20 and 682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.80, 1,387.20 and 682.40 is: 1,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.80 : 1,387.20 = 682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.80/1,387.20 = 682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.80x = 1,387.20 × 682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.80x = 946,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,625.28/924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.60

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