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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.86, 1,283.88 and 682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.86, 1,283.88 and 682.08 is: 940.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.86 : 1,283.88 = 682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.86/1,283.88 = 682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.86x = 1,283.88 × 682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.86x = 875,708.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,708.87/930.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.75

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