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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.31, 1,304.82 and 681.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.31, 1,304.82 and 681.87 is: 942.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.31 : 1,304.82 = 681.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.31/1,304.82 = 681.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.31x = 1,304.82 × 681.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.31x = 889,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,717.61/944.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.19

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