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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.89, 1,387.94 and 680.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.89, 1,387.94 and 680.67 is: 1,021.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.89 : 1,387.94 = 680.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.89/1,387.94 = 680.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.89x = 1,387.94 × 680.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.89x = 944,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,725.72/924.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.45

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