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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.02, 1,388.21 and 682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.02, 1,388.21 and 682.20 is: 1,023.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.02 : 1,388.21 = 682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.02/1,388.21 = 682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.02x = 1,388.21 × 682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.02x = 947,033.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,033.45/925.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.80

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