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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.90, 1,342.83 and 679.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.90, 1,342.83 and 679.07 is: 937.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.90 : 1,342.83 = 679.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.90/1,342.83 = 679.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.90x = 1,342.83 × 679.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.90x = 911,868.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,868.85/972.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.27

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