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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.38, 1,343.91 and 680.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.38, 1,343.91 and 680.08 is: 938.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.38 : 1,343.91 = 680.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.38/1,343.91 = 680.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.38x = 1,343.91 × 680.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.38x = 913,966.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,966.31/974.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.00

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