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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.54, 1,344.79 and 601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.54, 1,344.79 and 601.38 is: 829.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.54 : 1,344.79 = 601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.54/1,344.79 = 601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.54x = 1,344.79 × 601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.54x = 808,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,729.81/974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.86

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