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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.88, 1,389.83 and 691.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.88, 1,389.83 and 691.79 is: 1,038.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.88 : 1,389.83 = 691.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.88/1,389.83 = 691.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.88x = 1,389.83 × 691.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.88x = 961,460.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,460.09/925.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.43

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