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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.30, 1,343.39 and 624.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.30, 1,343.39 and 624.38 is: 860.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.30 : 1,343.39 = 624.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.30/1,343.39 = 624.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.30x = 1,343.39 × 624.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.30x = 838,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,776.01/974.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.91

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