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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.64, 1,386.72 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.64, 1,386.72 and 682.56 is: 1,021.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.64 : 1,386.72 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.64/1,386.72 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.64x = 1,386.72 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.64x = 946,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,519.60/926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.45

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