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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.10, 1,344.63 and 680.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.10, 1,344.63 and 680.26 is: 938.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.10 : 1,344.63 = 680.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.10/1,344.63 = 680.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.10x = 1,344.63 × 680.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.10x = 914,698.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,698.00/975.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.06

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