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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.27, 1,345.13 and 680.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.27, 1,345.13 and 680.24 is: 939.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.27 : 1,345.13 = 680.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.27/1,345.13 = 680.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.27x = 1,345.13 × 680.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.27x = 915,001.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,001.10/974.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.17

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