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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.22, 1,342.64 and 678.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.22, 1,342.64 and 678.66 is: 936.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.22 : 1,342.64 = 678.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.22/1,342.64 = 678.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.22x = 1,342.64 × 678.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.22x = 911,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,200.28/973.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.27

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