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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.68, 942.34 and 674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.68, 942.34 and 674.04 is: 930.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.68 : 942.34 = 674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.68/942.34 = 674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.68x = 942.34 × 674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.68x = 635,174.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,174.85/682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.41

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