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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.81, 1,012.03 and 681.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.81, 1,012.03 and 681.96 is: 939.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.81 : 1,012.03 = 681.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.81/1,012.03 = 681.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.81x = 1,012.03 × 681.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.81x = 690,158.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,158.92/734.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.23

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