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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.53, 1,344.95 and 680.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.53, 1,344.95 and 680.28 is: 937.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.53 : 1,344.95 = 680.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.53/1,344.95 = 680.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.53x = 1,344.95 × 680.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.53x = 914,939.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,939.18/975.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.89

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