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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.46, 1,306.24 and 681.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.46, 1,306.24 and 681.68 is: 939.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.46 : 1,306.24 = 681.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.46/1,306.24 = 681.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.46x = 1,306.24 × 681.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.46x = 890,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,437.68/947.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.82

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