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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.15, 1,343.59 and 620.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.15, 1,343.59 and 620.13 is: 855.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.15 : 1,343.59 = 620.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.15/1,343.59 = 620.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.15x = 1,343.59 × 620.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.15x = 833,197.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,197.37/974.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.31

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