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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.28, 1,301.34 and 681.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.28, 1,301.34 and 681.64 is: 941.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.28 : 1,301.34 = 681.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.28/1,301.34 = 681.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.28x = 1,301.34 × 681.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.28x = 887,045.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,045.40/942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.38

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