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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.77, 1,285.38 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.77, 1,285.38 and 682.56 is: 941.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.77 : 1,285.38 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.77/1,285.38 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.77x = 1,285.38 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.77x = 877,348.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,348.97/931.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.59

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