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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.37, 1,343.91 and 675.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.37, 1,343.91 and 675.75 is: 932.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.37 : 1,343.91 = 675.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.37/1,343.91 = 675.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.37x = 1,343.91 × 675.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.37x = 908,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,147.18/974.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.04

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