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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.37, 1,344.02 and 679.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.37, 1,344.02 and 679.53 is: 937.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.37 : 1,344.02 = 679.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.37/1,344.02 = 679.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.37x = 1,344.02 × 679.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.37x = 913,298.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,298.51/974.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.32

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