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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.56, 1,344.66 and 620.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.56, 1,344.66 and 620.56 is: 856.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.56 : 1,344.66 = 620.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.56/1,344.66 = 620.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.56x = 1,344.66 × 620.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.56x = 834,442.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,442.21/974.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.22

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