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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.25, 1,458.50 and 626.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.25, 1,458.50 and 626.56 is: 937.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.25 : 1,458.50 = 626.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.25/1,458.50 = 626.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.25x = 1,458.50 × 626.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.25x = 913,833.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,833.33/974.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.98

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