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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.84, 939.96 and 672.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.84, 939.96 and 672.57 is: 927.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.84 : 939.96 = 672.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.84/939.96 = 672.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.84x = 939.96 × 672.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.84x = 632,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,188.90/681.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.18

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