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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.02, 1,343.61 and 679.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.02, 1,343.61 and 679.30 is: 937.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.02 : 1,343.61 = 679.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.02/1,343.61 = 679.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.02x = 1,343.61 × 679.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.02x = 912,714.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,714.27/974.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.06

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