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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.37, 1,343.97 and 624.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.37, 1,343.97 and 624.90 is: 861.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.37 : 1,343.97 = 624.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.37/1,343.97 = 624.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.37x = 1,343.97 × 624.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.37x = 839,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,846.85/974.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.94

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