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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.44, 1,393.56 and 682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.44, 1,393.56 and 682.40 is: 1,024.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.44 : 1,393.56 = 682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.44/1,393.56 = 682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.44x = 1,393.56 × 682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.44x = 950,965.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,965.34/928.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.26

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