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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.76, 1,283.46 and 681.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.76, 1,283.46 and 681.09 is: 940.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.76 : 1,283.46 = 681.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.76/1,283.46 = 681.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.76x = 1,283.46 × 681.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.76x = 874,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,151.77/929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.19

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