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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.80, 1,283.34 and 681.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.80, 1,283.34 and 681.94 is: 941.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.80 : 1,283.34 = 681.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.80/1,283.34 = 681.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.80x = 1,283.34 × 681.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.80x = 875,160.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,160.88/929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.24

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