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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.34, 1,388.46 and 678.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.34, 1,388.46 and 678.80 is: 1,018.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.34 : 1,388.46 = 678.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.34/1,388.46 = 678.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.34x = 1,388.46 × 678.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.34x = 942,479.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,479.71/925.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.53

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