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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.79, 1,413.02 and 683.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.79, 1,413.02 and 683.68 is: 1,024.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.79 : 1,413.02 = 683.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.79/1,413.02 = 683.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.79x = 1,413.02 × 683.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.79x = 966,053.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,053.51/942.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.68

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