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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.37, 1,342.35 and 679.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.37, 1,342.35 and 679.11 is: 935.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.37 : 1,342.35 = 679.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.37/1,342.35 = 679.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.37x = 1,342.35 × 679.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.37x = 911,603.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,603.31/974.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.58

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