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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.76, 1,345.50 and 660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.76, 1,345.50 and 660.12 is: 911.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.76 : 1,345.50 = 660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.76/1,345.50 = 660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.76x = 1,345.50 × 660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.76x = 888,191.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,191.46/974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.19

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