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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.35, 1,312.94 and 681.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.35, 1,312.94 and 681.95 is: 941.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.35 : 1,312.94 = 681.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.35/1,312.94 = 681.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.35x = 1,312.94 × 681.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.35x = 895,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,364.42/951.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.16

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