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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.52, 1,343.34 and 659.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.52, 1,343.34 and 659.16 is: 908.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.52 : 1,343.34 = 659.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.52/1,343.34 = 659.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.52x = 1,343.34 × 659.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.52x = 885,475.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,475.99/974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.63

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