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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.08, 1,344.26 and 601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.08, 1,344.26 and 601.08 is: 829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.08 : 1,344.26 = 601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.08/1,344.26 = 601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.08x = 1,344.26 × 601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.08x = 808,004.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,004.26/974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.50

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