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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.90, 942.03 and 630.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.90, 942.03 and 630.06 is: 870.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.90 : 942.03 = 630.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.90/942.03 = 630.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.90x = 942.03 × 630.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.90x = 593,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,535.42/681.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.41

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