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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.68, 1,373.10 and 681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.68, 1,373.10 and 681.60 is: 940.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.68 : 1,373.10 = 681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.68/1,373.10 = 681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.68x = 1,373.10 × 681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.68x = 935,904.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,904.96/994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.91

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