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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.23, 1,344.90 and 601.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.23, 1,344.90 and 601.53 is: 830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.23 : 1,344.90 = 601.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.23/1,344.90 = 601.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.23x = 1,344.90 × 601.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.23x = 808,997.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,997.70/974.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.40

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