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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.09, 1,343.23 and 642.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.09, 1,343.23 and 642.09 is: 885.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.09 : 1,343.23 = 642.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.09/1,343.23 = 642.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.09x = 1,343.23 × 642.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.09x = 862,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,481.59/974.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.42

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