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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.52, 1,345.74 and 680.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.52, 1,345.74 and 680.68 is: 939.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.52 : 1,345.74 = 680.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.52/1,345.74 = 680.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.52x = 1,345.74 × 680.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.52x = 916,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,018.30/975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.01

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