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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.05, 1,343.84 and 624.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.05, 1,343.84 and 624.93 is: 862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.05 : 1,343.84 = 624.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.05/1,343.84 = 624.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.05x = 1,343.84 × 624.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.05x = 839,805.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,805.93/974.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.18

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