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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.01, 1,343.95 and 659.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.01, 1,343.95 and 659.53 is: 910.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.01 : 1,343.95 = 659.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.01/1,343.95 = 659.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.01x = 1,343.95 × 659.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.01x = 886,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,375.34/974.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.03

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