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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.95, 1,392.62 and 682.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.95, 1,392.62 and 682.71 is: 1,023.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.95 : 1,392.62 = 682.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.95/1,392.62 = 682.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.95x = 1,392.62 × 682.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.95x = 950,752.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,752.19/928.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.47

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