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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.04, 1,341.32 and 677.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.04, 1,341.32 and 677.94 is: 935.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.04 : 1,341.32 = 677.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.04/1,341.32 = 677.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.04x = 1,341.32 × 677.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.04x = 909,334.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,334.48/972.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.49

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