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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.12, 1,344.52 and 642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.12, 1,344.52 and 642.60 is: 886.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.12 : 1,344.52 = 642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.12/1,344.52 = 642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.12x = 1,344.52 × 642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.12x = 863,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,988.55/974.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.94

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