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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.04, 1,389.35 and 682.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.04, 1,389.35 and 682.42 is: 1,022.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.04 : 1,389.35 = 682.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.04/1,389.35 = 682.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.04x = 1,389.35 × 682.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.04x = 948,116.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,116.81/927.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.74

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