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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.88, 1,346.54 and 681.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.88, 1,346.54 and 681.04 is: 939.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.88 : 1,346.54 = 681.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.88/1,346.54 = 681.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.88x = 1,346.54 × 681.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.88x = 917,047.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,047.60/975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.71

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