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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.16, 1,344.08 and 659.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.16, 1,344.08 and 659.58 is: 910.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.16 : 1,344.08 = 659.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.16/1,344.08 = 659.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.16x = 1,344.08 × 659.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.16x = 886,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,528.29/974.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.04

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