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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.68, 1,285.74 and 684.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.68, 1,285.74 and 684.36 is: 944.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.68 : 1,285.74 = 684.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.68/1,285.74 = 684.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.68x = 1,285.74 × 684.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.68x = 879,909.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,909.03/931.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.43

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