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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.88, 1,344.41 and 680.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.88, 1,344.41 and 680.62 is: 937.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.88 : 1,344.41 = 680.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.88/1,344.41 = 680.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.88x = 1,344.41 × 680.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.88x = 915,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,032.33/975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.65

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