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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.26, 1,343.91 and 601.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.26, 1,343.91 and 601.17 is: 829.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.26 : 1,343.91 = 601.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.26/1,343.91 = 601.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.26x = 1,343.91 × 601.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.26x = 807,918.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,918.37/974.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.26

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