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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.04, 1,282.57 and 681.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.04, 1,282.57 and 681.57 is: 939.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.04 : 1,282.57 = 681.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.04/1,282.57 = 681.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.04x = 1,282.57 × 681.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.04x = 874,159.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,159.53/930.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.92

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