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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.33, 1,345.23 and 680.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.33, 1,345.23 and 680.67 is: 938.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.33 : 1,345.23 = 680.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.33/1,345.23 = 680.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.33x = 1,345.23 × 680.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.33x = 915,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,657.70/975.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.82

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