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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.34, 942.39 and 673.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.34, 942.39 and 673.25 is: 929.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.34 : 942.39 = 673.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.34/942.39 = 673.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.34x = 942.39 × 673.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.34x = 634,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,459.36/682.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.84

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