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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.38, 1,343.72 and 680.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.38, 1,343.72 and 680.12 is: 936.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.38 : 1,343.72 = 680.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.38/1,343.72 = 680.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.38x = 1,343.72 × 680.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.38x = 913,890.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,890.85/975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.96

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