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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.10, 1,269.66 and 681.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.10, 1,269.66 and 681.41 is: 939.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.10 : 1,269.66 = 681.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.10/1,269.66 = 681.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.10x = 1,269.66 × 681.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.10x = 865,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,159.02/921.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.27

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