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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.36, 1,281.36 and 680.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.36, 1,281.36 and 680.48 is: 938.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.36 : 1,281.36 = 680.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.36/1,281.36 = 680.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.36x = 1,281.36 × 680.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.36x = 871,939.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,939.85/929.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.22

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