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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.96, 1,283.40 and 697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.96, 1,283.40 and 697.68 is: 961.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.96 : 1,283.40 = 697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.96/1,283.40 = 697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.96x = 1,283.40 × 697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.96x = 895,402.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,402.51/930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.81

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