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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.69, 1,343.62 and 680.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.69, 1,343.62 and 680.45 is: 937.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.69 : 1,343.62 = 680.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.69/1,343.62 = 680.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.69x = 1,343.62 × 680.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.69x = 914,260.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,260.36/975.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.04

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