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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.10, 1,458.19 and 627.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.10, 1,458.19 and 627.68 is: 939.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.10 : 1,458.19 = 627.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.10/1,458.19 = 627.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.10x = 1,458.19 × 627.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.10x = 915,274.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,274.09/974.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.61

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