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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.52, 1,342.80 and 678.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.52, 1,342.80 and 678.44 is: 935.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.52 : 1,342.80 = 678.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.52/1,342.80 = 678.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.52x = 1,342.80 × 678.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.52x = 911,009.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,009.23/973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.79

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