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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.26, 1,284.15 and 681.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.26, 1,284.15 and 681.59 is: 940.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.26 : 1,284.15 = 681.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.26/1,284.15 = 681.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.26x = 1,284.15 × 681.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.26x = 875,257.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,257.38/930.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.88

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