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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.82, 1,345.24 and 601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.82, 1,345.24 and 601.62 is: 830.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.82 : 1,345.24 = 601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.82/1,345.24 = 601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.82x = 1,345.24 × 601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.82x = 809,323.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,323.29/974.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.23

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