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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.04, 1,345.92 and 706.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.04, 1,345.92 and 706.22 is: 974.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.04 : 1,345.92 = 706.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.04/1,345.92 = 706.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.04x = 1,345.92 × 706.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.04x = 950,511.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,511.29/975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.85

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