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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.10, 1,347.30 and 681.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.10, 1,347.30 and 681.46 is: 940.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.10 : 1,347.30 = 681.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.10/1,347.30 = 681.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.10x = 1,347.30 × 681.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.10x = 918,127.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,127.69/976.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.61

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