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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.48, 1,343.24 and 624.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.48, 1,343.24 and 624.56 is: 860.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.48 : 1,343.24 = 624.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.48/1,343.24 = 624.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.48x = 1,343.24 × 624.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.48x = 838,933.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,933.97/974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.90

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