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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.23, 1,343.25 and 641.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.23, 1,343.25 and 641.93 is: 885.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.23 : 1,343.25 = 641.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.23/1,343.25 = 641.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.23x = 1,343.25 × 641.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.23x = 862,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,265.76/974.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.08

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