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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.92, 1,396.53 and 687.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.92, 1,396.53 and 687.84 is: 1,030.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.92 : 1,396.53 = 687.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.92/1,396.53 = 687.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.92x = 1,396.53 × 687.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.92x = 960,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,589.20/931.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.76

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