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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.08, 1,344.03 and 679.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.08, 1,344.03 and 679.84 is: 937.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.08 : 1,344.03 = 679.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.08/1,344.03 = 679.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.08x = 1,344.03 × 679.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.08x = 913,719.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,719.45/975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.07

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