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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.82, 1,346.72 and 639.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.82, 1,346.72 and 639.51 is: 883.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.82 : 1,346.72 = 639.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.82/1,346.72 = 639.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.82x = 1,346.72 × 639.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.82x = 861,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,237.71/974.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.48

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