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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.40, 1,344.36 and 694.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.40, 1,344.36 and 694.68 is: 958.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.40 : 1,344.36 = 694.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.40/1,344.36 = 694.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.40x = 1,344.36 × 694.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.40x = 933,900.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,900.00/974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.44

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