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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.90, 1,347.03 and 681.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.90, 1,347.03 and 681.26 is: 940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.90 : 1,347.03 = 681.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.90/1,347.03 = 681.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.90x = 1,347.03 × 681.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.90x = 917,670.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,670.92/975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.33

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