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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.63, 1,344.98 and 664.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.63, 1,344.98 and 664.13 is: 916.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.63 : 1,344.98 = 664.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.63/1,344.98 = 664.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.63x = 1,344.98 × 664.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.63x = 893,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,236.50/974.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.49

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