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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.95, 1,389.19 and 685.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.95, 1,389.19 and 685.56 is: 1,026.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.95 : 1,389.19 = 685.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.95/1,389.19 = 685.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.95x = 1,389.19 × 685.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.95x = 952,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,373.10/927.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.32

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