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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.46, 1,388.46 and 684.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.46, 1,388.46 and 684.98 is: 1,027.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.46 : 1,388.46 = 684.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.46/1,388.46 = 684.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.46x = 1,388.46 × 684.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.46x = 951,067.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,067.33/925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.67

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