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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.61, 1,284.91 and 682.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.61, 1,284.91 and 682.84 is: 941.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.61 : 1,284.91 = 682.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.61/1,284.91 = 682.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.61x = 1,284.91 × 682.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.61x = 877,387.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,387.94/931.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.80

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