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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.68, 1,342.64 and 678.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.68, 1,342.64 and 678.32 is: 935.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.68 : 1,342.64 = 678.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.68/1,342.64 = 678.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.68x = 1,342.64 × 678.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.68x = 910,739.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,739.56/973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.36

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