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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.82, 1,344.96 and 643.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.82, 1,344.96 and 643.17 is: 887.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.82 : 1,344.96 = 643.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.82/1,344.96 = 643.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.82x = 1,344.96 × 643.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.82x = 865,037.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,037.92/974.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.38

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