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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.17, 1,283.09 and 681.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.17, 1,283.09 and 681.18 is: 939.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.17 : 1,283.09 = 681.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.17/1,283.09 = 681.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.17x = 1,283.09 × 681.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.17x = 874,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,011.84/930.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.63

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