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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.88, 1,343.12 and 674.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.88, 1,343.12 and 674.56 is: 931.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.88 : 1,343.12 = 674.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.88/1,343.12 = 674.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.88x = 1,343.12 × 674.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.88x = 906,015.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,015.03/972.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.27

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