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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.36, 1,345.02 and 655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.36, 1,345.02 and 655.40 is: 904.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.36 : 1,345.02 = 655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.36/1,345.02 = 655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.36x = 1,345.02 × 655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.36x = 881,526.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,526.11/974.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.72

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