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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.36, 1,342.34 and 679.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.36, 1,342.34 and 679.12 is: 935.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.36 : 1,342.34 = 679.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.36/1,342.34 = 679.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.36x = 1,342.34 × 679.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.36x = 911,609.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,609.94/974.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.60

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