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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.36, 1,345.32 and 680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.36, 1,345.32 and 680.52 is: 938.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.36 : 1,345.32 = 680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.36/1,345.32 = 680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.36x = 1,345.32 × 680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.36x = 915,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,517.17/975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.65

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