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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.95, 1,175.30 and 681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.95, 1,175.30 and 681.20 is: 940.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.95 : 1,175.30 = 681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.95/1,175.30 = 681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.95x = 1,175.30 × 681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.95x = 800,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,614.36/850.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.85

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