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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.36, 1,343.58 and 624.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.36, 1,343.58 and 624.98 is: 861.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.36 : 1,343.58 = 624.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.36/1,343.58 = 624.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.36x = 1,343.58 × 624.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.36x = 839,710.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,710.63/974.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.81

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