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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.24, 1,386.54 and 682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.24, 1,386.54 and 682.12 is: 1,022.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.24 : 1,386.54 = 682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.24/1,386.54 = 682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.24x = 1,386.54 × 682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.24x = 945,786.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,786.66/925.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.21

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